Mai Tai

A shaken cocktail made with Dark Jamaican Rum, Rhum Agricole, Orange Curaçao, served in a rocks or tiki glass.

• Shaken
• Rocks or Tiki
• Over Crushed Ice
• Rum
• #24 most essential

Ingredients

• 1 ozDark Jamaican Rum
• 1 ozRhum Agricole
• ¾ ozOrange Curaçao
• ¾ ozFresh Lime Juice
• ½ ozOrgeat
• ½ ozDark Rum (float)
• GarnishPineapple Spear
• GarnishMint Sprig & Lime Peel

How to make a Mai Tai

1. Add 1 oz Dark Jamaican Rum, 1 oz Rhum Agricole, ¾ oz Orange Curaçao, ¾ oz Fresh Lime Juice, ½ oz Orgeat to a cocktail shaker.
2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10–12 seconds, until the tin is frosted and well chilled.
3. Double-strain into a rocks or tiki glass packed with crushed ice.
4. Float ½ oz Dark Rum over the top.
5. Garnish with pineapple spear, mint sprig & lime peel.

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