For a richer flavor, use a blend of aged Jamaican and Martinique rums. If you can't find Orgeat, you can substitute with Amaretto liqueur, but it will slightly alter the flavor profile. Adjust the sweetness to your preference by adding more or less simple syrup.
Trader Vic Mai Tai Cocktail
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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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VIEWS21
Escape to a tropical paradise with this iconic cocktail, a symphony of rum, citrus, and almond that embodies the spirit of the South Pacific. The Mai Tai is more than just a drink; it's an experience.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate28 g
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Fiber2 g
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Protein1 g
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Sodium18 mg
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Sugar15 g
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Fat0 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Chill a rocks glass in the freezer. (5 minutes)
02
Step
1 mins
Juice the lime into a cocktail shaker. Reserve one lime rind half for garnish.
03
Step
1 mins
Add the rum, orgeat, curaçao, and simple syrup to the shaker. (1 minute)
04
Step
0 mins
Add 1 cup of ice to the shaker. Cover and shake vigorously until well-chilled. (30 seconds)
05
Step
1 mins
Fill the chilled rocks glass with crushed ice. (1 minute)
06
Step
0 mins
Place the reserved lime rind into the glass. Strain the cocktail into the glass over the crushed ice. (30 seconds)
07
Step
1 mins
Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and a lime wedge. Serve immediately. (1 minute)
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Giovanna Mclaughlin
Jun 11, 2025The simple syrup substitution worked great!
Edwina Lubowitz
Apr 18, 2025This recipe is spot on! The balance of flavors is perfect.
Blair Dubuque
Apr 7, 2025Easy to follow instructions and a delicious result!
Laurel Rosenbaum
Apr 5, 2025I used a blend of rums and it turned out amazing!