Mai Tai Recipe
This Mai Tai recipe is a refreshing tropical cocktail made with light and dark rum, lime juice, orange curaçao, and almond syrup. Perfect for summer gatherings, parties, or a taste of the islands at home.
Ingredients
- 2 oz light rum
- 1 oz dark rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- ½ oz orange curaçao
- ½ oz orgeat syrup almond syrup
- Crushed ice
- Garnish: fresh mint sprig and lime wedge
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add light rum, lime juice, orange curaçao, and orgeat syrup.
- Shake well until chilled.
- Fill a short glass with crushed ice and strain the mixture into it.
- Slowly pour dark rum on top to float.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and mint sprig.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best flavor.
Float dark rum gently over the back of a spoon to create the classic layered effect.
For a sweeter variation, add a splash of pineapple juice.