For the freshest and most vibrant flavor, always use freshly squeezed pineapple juice. Make your own sweet and sour mix by combining equal parts fresh lemon juice, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water, heated until sugar dissolves, then cooled). Adjust the sweetness to your liking by adding more or less simple syrup to the sweet and sour mix. For a less potent drink, reduce the amount of rum slightly. Feel free to experiment with different types of rum to find your perfect blend.
Bill's Famous Mai Tai
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PREP TIME5 mins
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COOK TIME0 mins
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TOTAL TIME5 mins
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SERVING1 People
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VIEWS27
Escape to the tropics with this iconic cocktail, a symphony of rums and vibrant fruit juices. The 'Famous Mai Tai' is more than just a drink; it's an experience, a mini-vacation in every sip. Balanced, boozy, and utterly irresistible.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate45 g
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Fiber0 g
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Protein0 g
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Sodium4 mg
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Sugar42 g
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Fat0 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
2 mins
Fill a large glass (such as a large tiki glass or oversized rocks glass) generously with ice. (2 minutes)
02
Step
2 mins
In the glass, combine the light rum, amber rum, orange Curaçao, pineapple juice, and sweet and sour mix. Stir gently to combine. (2 minutes)
03
Step
1 mins
Gently float the dark rum on top of the cocktail by pouring it slowly over the back of a spoon. This creates a beautiful layered effect. (1 minute)
04
Step
2 mins
Garnish with a pineapple wedge, a maraschino cherry, and a sprig of fresh mint. Serve immediately and enjoy responsibly. (2 minutes)
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Idell Haag
Jun 11, 2025This recipe is fantastic! The homemade sweet and sour mix makes all the difference.
Crystal Ankunding
Jun 5, 2025I followed the recipe exactly and it was the best Mai Tai I've ever had!
Demond Batz
May 23, 2025The dark rum float is a great touch. It adds a beautiful visual element to the drink.
Maureen Schillerbotsford
Apr 16, 2025I found it a little too strong, so I reduced the rum by half an ounce. Still delicious!
Camila Hackett
Apr 14, 2025Easy to follow and tastes amazing. Will definitely make again!