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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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A mai tai cocktail with crushed ice, garnished with a cherry and mint sprig, sits in front of a gold shaker and scattered mint leaves and cherries.
Prep Time:5 minutes
Total Time:5 minutes

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.

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Servings: 1 cocktail
Author: Kita