Description
Experience the vibrant taste of a Tiki Mai Tai cocktail, combining light and dark rum with orange curaçao, orgeat syrup, and fresh lime juice. This refreshing drink, garnished with mint and lime, is perfect for summer gatherings or a cozy evening at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz light rum
- 3/4 oz dark rum
- 1/2 oz orange curaçao
- 1/2 oz orgeat syrup
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
- Mint leaves (for garnish)
- Fresh lime wheel (for garnish)
- Crushed ice
Instructions
- Gather Your Tools: Ensure you have a cocktail shaker, jigger, muddler (if muddling mint), and a strainer ready.
- Measure the Ingredients: Using a jigger, measure out 2 oz of light rum, 3/4 oz of dark rum, 1/2 oz of orange curaçao, 1/2 oz of orgeat syrup, 1 oz of fresh lime juice, and 1/2 oz of simple syrup (if desired).
- Combine Ingredients in the Shaker: Add the measured ingredients into your cocktail shaker.
- Add Ice: Fill the shaker with crushed ice to chill and dilute the cocktail.
- Shake It Up: Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well combined and chilled.
- Prepare Your Glass: Fill a tiki or highball glass with crushed ice.
- Strain the Cocktail: Use a strainer to pour the cocktail mixture over the crushed ice in your glass.
- Float the Dark Rum: Gently pour 3/4 oz of dark rum over the back of a spoon to create a layered effect.
- Garnish: Slap fresh mint leaves between your hands to release their oils and place them on top of the drink. Add a lime wheel on the rim for color.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve with a straw or cocktail stirrer and enjoy the vibrant flavors and aromas of your Tiki Mai Tai!
Notes
- For the best flavor, always use fresh lime juice instead of bottled.
- Adjust the sweetness by modifying the amount of simple syrup based on your taste preference.
- Experiment with different types of rum for a unique twist on the classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes