Mai Tai
A legendary Tiki cocktail, the Mai Tai is a complex and potent blend of rums, orange liqueur, orgeat syrup, and lime juice, evoking tropical escapism.
Combine ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 1 ounce (30 ml) aged Jamaican rum, 1 ounce (30 ml) Rhum Agricole, 0.75 ounce (22.5 ml) fresh lime juice, 0.5 ounce (15 ml) orange curaçao, 0.5 ounce (15 ml) orgeat syrup, and 0.25 ounce (7.5 ml) rock candy syrup.
💡 Tips:
- •The choice of rums significantly impacts the flavor of a Mai Tai. Using a blend provides complexity.
Add ice and shake
Add 1 serving of crushed ice to the shaker. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until well-chilled.
💡 Tips:
- •A quick, hard shake is preferred to incorporate the ingredients without over-diluting.
Prepare glass and pour
Fill a double old fashioned glass (or highball glass) with 1 serving of fresh crushed ice. Strain the shaken mixture into the prepared glass over the crushed ice.
💡 Tips:
- •Fresh crushed ice is essential for the texture and temperature of a Mai Tai.
Garnish
Garnish generously with a lime shell (from the squeezed lime half, inverted to resemble an island) and a fresh mint sprig. Place the mint sprig directly into the lime shell for an 'island' effect.
💡 Tips:
- •The mint garnish adds an essential aromatic element to the drink.
- 💡Use high-quality rums; the blend is crucial for authentic flavor.
- 💡Freshly squeezed lime juice and good quality orgeat syrup are indispensable.
- 💡Adjust the sweetness slightly based on your preference and the sweetness of your rums.
- 💡While complex, practicing the steps makes this a surprisingly quick drink to assemble.
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