Name: Mai Tai
Prep time: 3 min
Yield: 1 Cocktail
Ingredients: 1.5 oz Dark Rum; 0.5 oz Light Rum; 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice; 0.5 oz Orange Liqueur; 0.5 oz Orgeat Syrup; Crushed Ice; Mint Sprig, Pineapple Wedge, Maraschino Cherry

Everything You Need to Know About The Mai Tai

Silly, fun, and tasty AF, there's always a time and place for a tiki cocktail. However, there's one tiki elixir that reigns supreme: the Mai Tai. Invented by the legendary Trader Vic in the 1940s, this rum cocktail has it's own beachy vibe that continues to capture the hearts of cocktail enthusiasts worldwide. Just because the Mai Thai is a specialty cocktail, doesn't mean you have to go to a tiki bar to enjoy one. Surprise! Making one at home is easier than you think.

Mai Tai

Prep Time3 min

Yield1 Cocktail

Base SpiritRum

Ingredients

1.5 oz Dark Rum
0.5 oz Light Rum
1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
0.5 oz Orange Liqueur
0.5 oz Orgeat Syrup
Crushed Ice
Mint Sprig, Pineapple Wedge, Maraschino Cherry

You Don't Need To Hit A Tiki Bar To Make The UItimate Mai Tai

Instructions

Fill a shaker with crushed ice.
Pour in all ingredients and shake vigorously until chilled.
Strain the mixture into a tiki or rocks glass filled with crushed ice.
Garnish with a mint sprig, pineapple wedge, and Maraschino Cherry.

Pro Tip

To elevate your Mai Tai, use premium aged rums for a richer and more complex flavor profile. It's like sipping a piece of tiki history.

Mai Tai Riff

For an unexpected twist on the classic Mai Tai, substitute gin for rum. This variation brings gin's botanicals into the tiki scene, infusing the drink with a delightful herbaceous complexity.