Mai Tai cocktail
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Mai Tai

5 minMedium22% ABV 5 (1)

Aged Jamaican and dark rum with orgeat, curaçao and fresh lime over crushed ice — the definitive tiki benchmark.

Alcohol

22%

Strong

Calories

291

kcal per serving

Flavour

TropicalStrongFruity

Ingredients

1
  • Aged Jamaican Rum45 ml
  • Fresh Lime Juice23 ml
  • Dark Rum23 ml
  • Orgeat Syrup23 ml
  • Orange Curaçao15 ml
  • Orange Liqueur8 ml
  • Saline Solution · 1:5 salt to water5 drop
  • Crushed Ice · For shaking and serving
Glass
Double rocks glass
Ice
Crushed
Garnish
Fresh mint, orchid and lime twist
Base
Rum
Difficulty
Medium
Prep time
5 min

Method

  1. 1

    Add all liquid ingredients to a shaker with ice.

  2. 2

    Shake well until thoroughly chilled.

  3. 3

    Strain into a double rocks glass.

  4. 4

    Fill the glass with crushed ice.

  5. 5

    Garnish with fresh mint, an orchid and a lime twist.

Bartender's note

Shake and strain over fresh crushed ice, then plant the mint sprig right by the straw so you smell it with every sip. Five drops of saline make the lime and orgeat sing.

Your verdict

5

1 rating

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Enjoy responsibly — 18+. ABV and calorie figures are estimates and are not nutritional advice.