Welcome to Cocktail Connexion, your destination for exploring exotic and unforgettable cocktails. Today we present the Mai Tai, an iconic cocktail of tiki culture that embodies the spirit of tropical islands. This complex and delicious blend of rum, lime juice, orange liqueur, and orgeat syrup offers an explosion of flavors that instantly transports your taste buds to sunny beaches.


Perfect for summer evenings or to bring a touch of exoticism to your day, the Mai Tai is an essential choice for lovers of rich and fruity cocktails. Follow our detailed guide to master this classic recipe and impress your guests with a glass full of character and tradition.

1.35 oz dark rum

0.67 oz white rum

0.5 oz fresh lime juice

0.5 oz orange curaçao

0.33 oz orgeat syrup (or almond syrup)

0.33 oz cane sugar syrup

1 cup of ice cubes

• In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, pour both rums, fresh lime juice, orange curaçao, orgeat syrup, and cane sugar syrup.
• Shake vigorously for about 10 seconds to mix the ingredients well.
• Pour the contents of the shaker into a cocktail glass filled with ice.
• Garnish with a slice of pineapple, a mint leaf, and a candied cherry.
• Serve and enjoy your Mai Tai chilled!

Note: There are many variations of the Mai Tai recipe, with variations in ingredient proportions and ingredients used. You can also add orange juice, grenadine syrup, or other syrups to customize your recipe.