Try this classic Mai Tai cocktail recipe for a taste of the tropics!

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Try this classic Mai Tai cocktail recipe for a taste of the tropics!
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on June 24, 2024

Transport yourself to a sunny beach with this refreshing Mai Tai cocktail. Made with rum, lime juice, orange liqueur, and orgeat syrup, this classic cocktail is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz dark rum
  • 1 oz orange liqueur
  • 1 oz lime juice
  • 1/2 oz orgeat syrup
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • Mint sprig and lime wheel for garnish
  • Crushed ice

Directions

  1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes
  2. Add the rum, orange liqueur, lime juice, orgeat syrup, and simple syrup to the shaker
  3. Shake well until chilled
  4. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with crushed ice
  5. Garnish with a mint sprig and lime wheel
  6. Enjoy your delicious Mai Tai cocktail!

Interesting Facts

  • The Mai Tai cocktail was invented in the 1940s in California by Victor J. 'Trader Vic' Bergeron.
  • The name 'Mai Tai' means 'good' or 'best' in Tahitian.