Classic Mai Tai Recipe – Tropical Cocktail Perfection

This classic Mai Tai recipe brings tropical paradise to your glass. With a perfect balance of rum, lime, orange liqueur, and almond syrup, it's refreshing, zesty, and ideal for beach vibes or weekend gatherings.

Ingredients

• 1 oz white rum
• 1 oz dark rum (for float)
• 3/4 oz fresh lime juice
• 1/2 oz orange curaçao
• 1/2 oz orgeat syrup
• Crushed ice
• Mint sprig, lime wheel, and maraschino cherry for garnish

Directions

1. Fill a shaker with ice.
2. Add white rum, lime juice, orange curaçao, and orgeat syrup.
3. Shake vigorously until well chilled.
4. Strain into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice.
5. Gently float dark rum on top.
6. Garnish with mint sprig, lime wheel, and cherry.