Mai Tai
The Mai Tai, a legendary tiki cocktail originating from the tropical havens of Polynesia, exudes an exotic blend of rum, citrus, and almond essence, creating a symphony of flavors that evokes visions of sandy beaches and swaying palm trees. This iconic libation, created in the 1940s by Trader Vic Bergeron, stands as a pinnacle of the tiki cocktail culture, offering a perfect marriage of rum's richness with the vibrant citrus notes and nutty sweetness of orgeat syrup. The Mai Tai remains a symbol of escapism and tropical indulgence, capturing the essence of paradise in a glass. Follow our recipe below to craft the authentic and tantalizing Mai Tai and indulge in its exotic and flavorful allure.
Ingredients
- 2 oz (60 ml) Aged rum (Jamaican or Martinique rum, preferably)
- 3/4 oz (22.5 ml) Freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 oz (15 ml) Orange curaçao
- 1/4 oz (7.5 ml) Orgeat syrup
- 1/4 oz (7.5 ml) Simple syrup
- Mint sprig and lime wheel for garnish
- Crushed ice
Instructions
- Fill a shaker with crushed ice.
- Pour aged rum, freshly squeezed lime juice, orange curaçao, orgeat syrup, and simple syrup into the shaker.
- Shake the ingredients vigorously for about 10-15 seconds to properly chill the mixture.
- Strain the shaken cocktail into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice.
- Garnish your Mai Tai with a mint sprig and a lime wheel.
- Serve!
