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Trader Vic's Mai Tai

A classic tropical cocktail celebrating sweet and tangy notes with rich rum.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drink
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 1/2 oz white rum
  • 1/2 oz dark rum
  • 1/2 oz orange curaçao
  • 1/2 oz orgeat syrup
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 oz simple syrup
  • Mint sprig for garnish
  • Slice of lime for garnish

Equipment

  • Shaker
  • Jigger or measuring tool
  • Strainer
  • Glass (preferably a rocks glass)
  • Spoon for stirring

Method
 

  1. Start by collecting all your ingredients and tools.
  2. Using a jigger, measure out 1 1/2 oz of white rum, 1/2 oz of dark rum, 1/2 oz of orange curaçao, 1/2 oz of orgeat syrup, 1 oz of fresh lime juice, and 1/4 oz of simple syrup.
  3. Pour all the measured ingredients into a shaker filled with ice.
  4. Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  5. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice.
  6. Carefully pour 1/2 oz of dark rum over the back of a spoon to float it on top.
  7. Add a sprig of mint and a slice of lime as a garnish.
  8. Serve your Mai Tai immediately and enjoy.

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh, with a tropical vibe.