At its core a Mai Tai is meant to showcase great rum. We use a combination of white and aged or dark rums—the white rum is lighter bodied and fruity, while the aged rum brings juicy banana, vanilla, and burnt sugar notes and a richer mouthfeel.

Mai Tai Recipe

white rum (such as Denizen aged white rum)

lime

curaçao

orgeat

simple syrup

lime wedge

mint

In the canon of classic tiki cocktails, the Mai Tai stands out as one of the most iconic—and one of the most bastardized. At its core a Mai Tai is meant to showcase great rum. We use a combination of white and aged or dark rums—the white rum is lighter bodied and fruity, while the aged rum brings juicy banana, vanilla, and burnt sugar notes and a richer mouthfeel. High-quality orgeat is essential (we love L’Orgeat) and is worth seeking out if you’re a fan of tropical drinks. If you’re making Mai Tais for a crowd, this recipe easily scales up. Simply make a large batch in a pitcher or jar and shake 4 oz. cocktail mixture in a shaker with ice to make one drink.

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Combine both rums, lime juice, curaçao, orgeat, simple syrup, and reserved lime half in a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with ice, cover, and shake vigorously until outside of shaker is very cold, about 20 seconds. Strain into a glass filled to the brim with crushed ice. Garnish with lime wedge and mint sprig.

mai tai recipe

Servings: 1

Cost: $8.98 /serving

Author : Rachel Gurjar

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