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mai tai recipe

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.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Cocktails, Drink
Cuisine American, Polynesian, Tiki
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 210 kcal

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcal
Keyword , tropical cocktail, mai tai recipe, rum drink, summer drinks, tiki cocktail
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