Mai Tai Recipe

Name: Mai Tai Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 2 ounces Jamaican rum (Appleton Extra is a good choice; for a bit more authentic flavor, substitute 1 once of St. James 15-year Hors D’Age rum for 1 ounce of the Appleton); Juice of 1 medium lime, about 1 ounce (save the shell for garnish); 1/2 ounce curaçao; 1/4 ounce orgeat; 1/4 ounce rock-candy syrup (simple syrup with a drop or two of vanilla extract); mint for garnish

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This Mai Tai recipe is a delightful combination of Jamaican rum, lime juice, curaçao, orgeat, and rock-candy syrup. The result is a refreshing and tropical cocktail that is perfect for sipping on a hot summer day. Garnish with mint for an extra touch of flavor.

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Servings: 1

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2 ounces Jamaican rum (Appleton Extra is a good choice; for a bit more authentic flavor, substitute 1 once of St. James 15-year Hors D’Age rum for 1 ounce of the Appleton)

Juice of 1 medium lime, about 1 ounce (save the shell for garnish)

1/2 ounce curaçao

1/4 ounce orgeat

1/4 ounce rock-candy syrup (simple syrup with a drop or two of vanilla extract)

mint for garnish

Steps

Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake well for 10 seconds and strain into a double old-fashioned glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with lime shell and a sprig of fresh mint.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

223kcal

11%
Fat

0g

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Saturated Fat

0g

0%
Carbohydrates

13g

0%
Fiber

0g

0%
Sugar

10g

0%
Protein

0g

0%
Cholesterol

0mg

0%
Sodium

9mg

0%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Mai Tai Recipe

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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