Classic Mai Tai Cocktail – Easy Tropical Drink Recipe
Discover how to make the perfect Mai Tai with fresh ingredients. This mai tai recipe blends rum, lime, and almond flavors for a true tiki cocktail.
Ingredients
- 2 oz white rum
- ¾ oz dark rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- ½ oz orange curaçao
- ½ oz orgeat syrup (almond syrup)
- Crushed ice
- Lime wedge and mint sprig, for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add white rum, lime juice, orange curaçao, and orgeat syrup.
- Shake well for about 15 seconds until chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a glass filled with crushed ice.
- Slowly pour the dark rum over the back of a spoon to create a float on top.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best flavor.
- Crushed ice works better than cubes for that authentic tiki bar look.
- Try different rums to explore depth of flavor.
- For a smoother touch, balance the acidity with a touch more orgeat.