Mai Tai Recipe
Most bars get the Mai Tai wrong. My recipe uses real orgeat, citrus, and two rums for the balanced, nutty, citrus-bright version done right. I tested it dozens of times to get every ratio right, so it stays smooth and perfectly balanced with every sip.
Servings: 1
Calories: 298kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 1/2 oz Orgeat syrup
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 1 oz orange juice
- 1 oz light rum
- 1 oz dark rum
- 1 oz orange curacao
Instructions
Stirred:
- Combine the ingredients in a double/old-fashioned glass with crushed ice and use a spoon to stir for 15-20 seconds.
Shaken:
- Combine all ingredients in a shaker with a few ice cubes and give it a good shake. Pour it over crushed ice in a double/old-fashioned glass.
- Garnish and enjoy!
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Notes
- Don't substitute almond extract for orgeat, the flavor is too different.
- Use crushed ice for the best texture and quickest chill.
- Double or triple the batch and mix it in a pitcher for a party, just shake or stir individual servings over ice.
Nutrition
Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 57IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Iron: 1mg