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Mai Tai Recipe

This classic Mai Tai cocktail features a perfect balance of three rums, lime, orange, and almond flavors that transport you straight to a tropical beach.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 ounces light rum
  • 1.5 ounces gold rum
  • 2 ounces triple sec
  • 1 ounce lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.5 ounce Amaretto (almond liqueur) or orgeat syrup for more authentic flavor
  • 1 ounce dark rum float on top
  • 1 cup ice

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Combine light rum, gold rum, triple sec, lime juice, and Amaretto in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well to chill.
  • Strain the mixture into a glass filled with fresh ice.
  • Gently float the dark rum on top by pouring it over the back of a spoon.
  • Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint if desired, then serve immediately.

Notes

Using fresh squeezed lime juice and real orgeat syrup will enhance the authentic flavor of this Mai Tai. Adjust sweetness to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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