Mai Tai

Name: Mai Tai
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 40 ml dark rum; 20 ml light rum; 15 ml orange curaçao; 15 ml orgeat (almond syrup); 10 ml fresh lime juice; Ice for shaking and serving; Mint sprig for garnish

Prep time

5 min

Servings

Total time

5 min

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The king of tiki drinks with a rich flavor of rum, almond, and lime that transports you to the tropics.

Ingredients

40 ml dark rum
20 ml light rum
15 ml orange curaçao
15 ml orgeat (almond syrup)
10 ml fresh lime juice
Ice for shaking and serving
Mint sprig for garnish

Method

Chill the serving glass in advance with ice or in the freezer.
Measure all ingredients carefully with a jigger for consistent flavour.
Shake with ice for 10 to 15 seconds or stir in a mixing glass depending on style.
Strain into a chilled glass over fresh ice or serve up, depending on drink type.
Top with sparkling mixer if needed and stir gently.
Garnish and serve immediately while temperature and balance are optimal.

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Chill the serving glass in advance with ice or in the freezer.
2
Measure all ingredients carefully with a jigger for consistent flavour.
3
Shake with ice for 10 to 15 seconds or stir in a mixing glass depending on style.
4
Strain into a chilled glass over fresh ice or serve up, depending on drink type.

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This recipe is written for 1 servings and Swedish kitchen measures.
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