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Mai Tai Cocktail Drink

Mai Tai Recipe

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley
Enjoy a great summer with this simple Mai Tai recipe! It's the perfect drink for relaxing in the sun, made with rum, lime, and a few more ingredients.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 222

Ingredients
 

  • 2 oz White Rum
  • ¾ oz fresh lime juice
  • ½ oz orange Curaçao
  • ½ oz orgeat syrup
  • Ice cubes
  • Mint sprig and lime wheel - for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Rocks or Tiki Glass
  • Measuring Jigger
  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Strainer

Instructions

  • Prep Glass: Fill your highball or tiki glass with ice cubes and stir it for a few seconds to chill it.
  • Add Orgeat syrup: Pour ½ oz orgeat syrup into your cocktail shaker.
  • Add Lime juice: Measure and pour ¾ oz fresh lime juice.
  • Add Orange Curacao: Add ½ oz orange Curaçao to the mix.
  • Add White Rum: Complete the mixture by adding 2 oz White Rum.
  • Shake Well: Ice up the shaker and shake the mixture vigorously until well-chilled.
  • Strain: Strain the mixture into your prepared glass over fresh ice cubes.
  • Garnish: Add a mint sprig and a lime wheel for garnish.

Notes

Substitutes:

I've had to get creative with ingredients before. Here are some options:
  • White Rum: You can use dark rum or spiced rum for a deeper flavor profile for some added kick.
  • Orange Curacao: Triple sec or Cointreau work as good alternatives.
  • Orgeat Syrup: Almond syrup or a simple syrup infused with almond extract can fill in if you can't find orgeat.

Making a Pitcher of Mai Tai:

  • Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That means 16 oz of white rum, 6 oz of fresh lime juice, 4 oz of orange Curacao, and 4 oz of orgeat syrup.
  • Mix: Combine all the ingredients in a large pitcher and stir well.
  • Serve: Pour the mixture into ice-filled glasses, garnish as desired, and serve immediately.

Making it Non-Alcoholic:

  • White Rum Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic rum substitute that mimics the flavor without the alcohol.
  • Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients and follow the original steps to enjoy a non-alcoholic version.

Making it Vegan:

  • Orgeat Syrup: Ensure your orgeat syrup doesn't contain any non-vegan additives. If making homemade orgeat, use plant-based milk.