Mai Tai Cocktail Recipe

The Supreme Exoticism - Mai Tai Cocktail


Welcome to Cocktail Connexion, your guide to exploring unforgettable tropical cocktails. Today, we present you the Mai Tai, an emblematic cocktail of tiki culture, synonymous with sunny beaches and exotic flavors. This rich and complex blend of amber rum, white rum, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur (like Cointreau or Grand Marnier), and orgeat syrup creates an explosion of flavors balanced between sweetness, acidity and depth.


Ideal for a summer evening or to bring a touch of paradise to your moments of relaxation, the Mai Tai is an essential choice for lovers of cocktails rich in character. Follow our detailed guide to prepare this classic recipe and impress your guests with a glass full of sun and tiki tradition.



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Mai Tai Ingredients:



1.5 oz dark rum
0.75 oz white rum
0.5 oz triple sec (orange liqueur)
0.5 oz orgeat syrup
0.5 oz fresh lime juice
0.33 oz simple syrup
Ice cubes
1 sprig of mint for garnish


Mai Tai Instructions:



  • In a shaker, add the dark rum, white rum, triple sec, orgeat syrup, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup.
  • Add ice cubes and shake vigorously for about 10 seconds.
  • Pour the mixture into a cocktail glass filled with crushed ice.
  • Garnish your cocktail with a sprig of fresh mint and serve immediately. 
  • Enjoy your Mai Tai! 

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