Mai Tai Cocktail

Rum
Author: The Bar Team
Mai Tai

What you’ll need

Ingredients

Serves:
1
  • White rum
    30ml
  • Orange curaçao
    15ml
  • Orgeat syrup
    10ml
  • Fresh lime juice
    10ml
  • Crushed ice
  • Mint sprig (garnish)
  • Lime wheel (garnish)

Equipment

  • 1 x Pahar Tiki
  • 1 x Gheață
  • 1 x Jigger
  • 1 x Shaker de cocktail
  • 1 x Strecurătoare pentru bar

Method

Step 1

To quickly chill and dilute, combine white rum, orange curaçao, orgeat syrup, and lime juice in an ice-filled cocktail shaker.

Step 2

To integrate flavours and chill the cocktail, shake it briskly for around 10 seconds.

Step 3

To preserve texture and coolness, strain the shaken mixture into a rocks glass filled with freshly broken ice.

Step 4

Garnish with a mint leaf and lime wheel to give aroma and visual appeal to the final presentation.

Tips & Suggestions

  • Use both dark and light rum to achieve depth—an aged rum works well for body, while a lighter rum provides balance. 

  • Garnish with a lime shell that has been discarded and a fresh mint sprig to replicate the classic "island" look and release aromatic oils close to the nose of the drinker.

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