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Mai Tai cocktail with crushed ice, fresh mint, and lime wheel in a rocks glass
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Mai Tai

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 cocktail

Ingredients

  • 1 oz aged rum such as Appleton Estate
  • 1 oz light rum
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 oz orange curacao
  • 1/2 oz orgeat syrup
  • 1/2 oz dark rum for float, optional
  • crushed ice
  • fresh mint sprig for garnish
  • lime wheel for garnish
  • orange slice for garnish

Instructions

  • Add the aged rum, light rum, fresh lime juice, orange curacao, and orgeat syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice.
  • Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
  • Strain into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice.
  • If desired, float the dark rum on top by slowly pouring it over the back of a spoon.
  • Garnish with a fresh mint sprig, lime wheel, and orange slice. Serve immediately.

Notes

For the best flavor, use a quality aged rum like Appleton Estate or Rhum Clement VSOP.
Orgeat syrup is the key ingredient that makes a Mai Tai a Mai Tai. You can find it at most well-stocked liquor stores or online.
If you want a stronger float layer, use a dark rum like Goslings or Myers for the top.
To make a batch version, multiply all ingredients by the number of servings and mix in a pitcher. Add crushed ice to each glass when serving.