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Mai Tai Cocktail
Forget everything you think you know about Mai Tais. The authentic recipe isn't a sugary vacation drink - it's a sophisticated rum showcase that happens to transport you to the tropics.
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Prep Time:
5
minutes
mins
Total Time:
5
minutes
mins
Ingredients
1 ½
oz
aged rum
like dark or golden rum
1
oz
orange liqueur
such as Cointreau or Curaçao
¾
oz
lime juice
freshly squeezed
½
oz
orgeat syrup
½
oz
dark rum
for float
Mint sprig and lime wedge
for garnish
Instructions
In a shaker, combine aged rum, orange liqueur, lime juice, and orgeat syrup with ice.
Shake well until chilled (about 15 seconds).
4. 5. Strain into a glass filled with crushed ice.
Gently float the dark rum over the top by pouring it over the back of a spoon.
Garnish with a mint sprig and lime wedge.
Video
https://youtube.com/watch?v=5Xhct-bf5BQ
Servings:
1
cocktail
Author:
Kita