Easy Mai Tai Recipe

Here’s my go to recipe for a Mai Tai cocktail:

Ingredients:

• 1 oz white rum
• 1 oz dark rum
• ½ oz orange curaçao
• ½ oz almond syrup
• ¾ oz fresh lime juice
• ¼ oz simple syrup (optional, for extra sweetness)
• Crushed ice
• Mint sprig and lime wheel (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Mix the Ingredients:
   • In a cocktail shaker, combine the white rum, orange curaçao, orgeat syrup, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup (if using). Fill the shaker halfway with crushed ice.
2. Shake Well:
   • Shake the mixture vigorously for about 10-15 seconds until well chilled.
3. Pour:
   • Fill a glass (preferably a double old-fashioned glass or tiki mug) with crushed ice. Strain the shaken mixture into the glass over the ice.
4. Top with Dark Rum:
   • Gently float the dark rum on top by pouring it slowly over the back of a spoon, so it layers on the surface of the drink.
5. Garnish:
   • Garnish with a sprig of mint and a lime wheel for a classic tropical look.

Serve and enjoy your tropical, refreshing Mai Tai!