This classic Mai Tai Cocktail is a strong, complex rum cocktail with hints of citrus and almond. It's a refreshing and not too sweet drink that's sophisticated enough for cocktail hour but easy enough for pool days too!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Total Time5 minutesmins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: mai tai cocktail, mai tai drink, mai tai recipe
Servings: 1drink
Ingredients
1 1/2ounceswhite rum
1/2ouncelime juice, freshly squeezed
1/2ounceorange curacao
1/2ounceorgeat syrup
ice
3/4ouncedark rum
Garnishes: maraschino cherry, lime, pineapple, mint
Instructions
Pour the white rum, lime juice, orange curacao, and orgeat syrup into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously.
Pour mixture over ice in a glass. Slowly pour in the dark rum so it floats on top (do not stir.)
Garnish with a maraschino cherry, lime, pineapple, and mint.