Name: Mai Tai Cocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1 cup crushed ice, plus more for shaking; 1 fluid ounce light rum (such as white rum); 1 fluid ounce gold rum (aged rum); 0.5 fluid ounce orange Curaçao liqueur; 0.5 fluid ounce orgeat syrup; 0.5 fluid ounce fresh lime juice; 1 fluid ounce dark rum (for floating); 1 pineapple wedge, for garnish; 1 maraschino cherry, for garnish

Rum Drinks

Mai Tai Cocktail

PREP TIME

5 mins
COOK TIME

0 mins
TOTAL TIME

5 mins
SERVING

1 People
VIEWS

45

Escape to a tropical paradise with this exquisitely balanced Mai Tai. A symphony of rums mingles with the subtle sweetness of orgeat, the bright citrus of lime, and a hint of orange, creating an unforgettable cocktail experience.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

1 cup crushed ice, plus more for shaking

1 fluid ounce light rum (such as white rum)

1 fluid ounce gold rum (aged rum)

0.5 fluid ounce orange Curaçao liqueur

0.5 fluid ounce orgeat syrup

0.5 fluid ounce fresh lime juice

1 fluid ounce dark rum (for floating)

1 pineapple wedge, for garnish

1 maraschino cherry, for garnish

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

26 g
Fiber

1 g
Protein

0 g
Sodium

18 mg
Sugar

20 g
Fat

0 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View Chill an Old-Fashioned glass in the freezer. (5 minutes)

02 Step

Recipe View In a cocktail shaker, combine the light rum, gold rum, orange Curaçao, orgeat syrup, and lime juice. (2 minutes)

03 Step

Recipe View Add ice to the shaker, cover tightly, and shake vigorously until well-chilled. (30 seconds)

04 Step

Recipe View Fill the chilled Old-Fashioned glass with 1 cup crushed ice. (1 minute)

05 Step

Recipe View Strain the cocktail mixture into the prepared glass. (30 seconds)

06 Step

Recipe View Gently float the dark rum on top of the drink by pouring it slowly over the back of a spoon. (30 seconds)

07 Step

Recipe View Garnish with a fresh pineapple wedge and a maraschino cherry. (1 minute)

For the best flavor, use freshly squeezed lime juice.
Orgeat syrup can be found at most liquor stores or online. If you can't find it, you can make your own.
Adjust the sweetness to your preference by adding a touch more orgeat syrup, if desired.

Juanita Schowalterhansen

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.9/ 5 ( 15 Ratings)

Total Reviews: (3)

Donnie Lueilwitz
May 21, 2025
The dark rum float is a great touch. It really elevates the cocktail.
Bobby Batz
Mar 26, 2025
I made this for my friends, and they all loved it! It's so refreshing and easy to make.
Gennaro Kirlin
Nov 10, 2024
This recipe is amazing! The balance of flavors is perfect.

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