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Classic Mai Tai
5 mintime
Easydifficulty
1Servings
Rating
Nutrition facts
350 kcalCalories
0.5 gProtein
30 gCarbs
0.5 gFat

Approximate values estimated by AI

Classic Mai Tai

Traditional dish · Hawaiian / Polynesian

The quintessential tropical cocktail, balancing sweet, sour, and strong rum notes with a hint of almond and mint.

Ingredients

Servings1
  • Aged Jamaican Rum2 oz
  • Gold Martinique Rum1 oz
  • Orange Curaçao0.5 oz
  • Orgeat Syrup0.75 oz
  • Fresh Lime Juice1 oz
  • Simple Syrup (1:1)0.25 oz
  • Mint Sprig1
  • Lime Wheel1
  • Crushed Ice1 cup

Steps

  1. 1

    Combine aged Jamaican rum, Martinique rum, orange curaçao, orgeat syrup, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.

  2. 2

    Add ice to the shaker and shake well until thoroughly chilled.

  3. 3

    Fill a tall tiki glass with crushed ice.

  4. 4

    Strain the mixture from the shaker into the prepared glass over the crushed ice.

  5. 5

    Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and a lime wheel.

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