Original Mai Tai Recipe

[ChocoJay]

Hey everyone, I want to introduce you to the iconic Original Mai Tai cocktail! This classic tropical drink blends aged Jamaican rum, fresh lime juice, and a touch of sweetness for a refreshing sip of paradise. Let's mix up this timeless favorite and enjoy a taste of the tropics!

Ingredients:
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• 2 oz (60 ml) aged Jamaican rum
• 3/4 oz (22 ml) fresh 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 (1:1 ratio of water to sugar)
• Mint sprig and lime wheel, for garnish
• Crushed ice

Instructions:

1. Prepare the glass: Fill a double old-fashioned glass or tiki mug with crushed ice to chill it.
2. Shake the ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, combine the aged Jamaican rum, fresh lime juice, orange curaçao, Orgeat syrup, and simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
3. Shake well: Shake the ingredients vigorously for about 10-15 seconds until well-chilled.
4. Strain into the glass: Discard the ice from the serving glass. Strain the cocktail mixture over fresh crushed ice in the chilled glass.
5. Garnish and serve: Garnish with a mint sprig and a lime wheel on the rim of the glass. Optionally, you can also float a little dark rum on top for added depth.
6. Enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy the classic flavors of the original Mai Tai!

Cheers to a refreshing Mai Tai!

 

[hoyeon]

Hey everyone, I want to introduce you to the iconic Original Mai Tai cocktail! This classic tropical drink blends aged Jamaican rum, fresh lime juice, and a touch of sweetness for a refreshing sip of paradise. Let's mix up this timeless favorite and enjoy a taste of the tropics!

Ingredients:
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168.8 kB
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• 2 oz (60 ml) aged Jamaican rum
• 3/4 oz (22 ml) fresh 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 (1:1 ratio of water to sugar)
• Mint sprig and lime wheel, for garnish
• Crushed ice

Instructions:

1. Prepare the glass: Fill a double old-fashioned glass or tiki mug with crushed ice to chill it.
2. Shake the ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, combine the aged Jamaican rum, fresh lime juice, orange curaçao, Orgeat syrup, and simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
3. Shake well: Shake the ingredients vigorously for about 10-15 seconds until well-chilled.
4. Strain into the glass: Discard the ice from the serving glass. Strain the cocktail mixture over fresh crushed ice in the chilled glass.
5. Garnish and serve: Garnish with a mint sprig and a lime wheel on the rim of the glass. Optionally, you can also float a little dark rum on top for added depth.
6. Enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy the classic flavors of the original Mai Tai!

Cheers to a refreshing Mai Tai!

Hi guys! Make sure to shake it well with ice! I think it chills the drink perfectly and blends all the flavors, though stirring works for some cocktails.

 

[Kento Nanami]

Yum, this Mai Tai recipe sounds like a perfect tropical getaway in a glass! Thanks for sharing this classic—can’t wait to try it out!

 

[Kurt]

what a great combination for a drink! thanks for sharing!

 

[Kardel]

Hey everyone, I want to introduce you to the iconic Original Mai Tai cocktail! This classic tropical drink blends aged Jamaican rum, fresh lime juice, and a touch of sweetness for a refreshing sip of paradise. Let's mix up this timeless favorite and enjoy a taste of the tropics!

Ingredients:
346×250
168.8 kB
View attachment 4961

• 2 oz (60 ml) aged Jamaican rum
• 3/4 oz (22 ml) fresh 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 (1:1 ratio of water to sugar)
• Mint sprig and lime wheel, for garnish
• Crushed ice

Instructions:

1. Prepare the glass: Fill a double old-fashioned glass or tiki mug with crushed ice to chill it.
2. Shake the ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, combine the aged Jamaican rum, fresh lime juice, orange curaçao, Orgeat syrup, and simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
3. Shake well: Shake the ingredients vigorously for about 10-15 seconds until well-chilled.
4. Strain into the glass: Discard the ice from the serving glass. Strain the cocktail mixture over fresh crushed ice in the chilled glass.
5. Garnish and serve: Garnish with a mint sprig and a lime wheel on the rim of the glass. Optionally, you can also float a little dark rum on top for added depth.
6. Enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy the classic flavors of the original Mai Tai!

Cheers to a refreshing Mai Tai!

Classic Mai Tai? Count me in! This will definitely be a hit at my next party.