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
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes
- Add the rum, orange liqueur, lime juice, orgeat syrup, and simple syrup to the shaker
- Shake well until chilled
- Strain the mixture into a glass filled with crushed ice
- Garnish with a mint sprig and lime wheel
- 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.