Mai Tai Classic Tiki Cocktail
The Mai Tai is a quintessential tiki cocktail that encapsulates the spirit of summer with its vibrant flavors and tropical flair. This classic drink combines rum, citrus, and orgeat syrup to create a refreshing and balanced experience that transports you to a beach paradise with each sip.
Cuisine: American
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Serves: 1
Ingredients
- 2 oz white rum
- 1 oz dark rum
- 1/2 oz orange curaçao
- 1/2 oz orgeat syrup
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 sprig fresh mint
Instructions
- 1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the white rum, dark rum, orange curaçao, orgeat syrup, and fresh lime juice.
- 2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- 3. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice.
- 4. Gently float the dark rum on top by pouring it over the back of a spoon.
- 5. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and, if desired, a slice of lime or a cherry.
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