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Hawaiian Mai Tai Cocktail

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🍹 The Hawaiian Mai Tai offers a refreshing blend of tropical flavors that make it a perfect drink for relaxing or entertaining.
🍍 This classic cocktail uses simple ingredients yet delivers a rich, nutty, and citrusy taste that captures the essence of island vibes.

  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

– 1 1/2 ounces pineapple juice

– 1 1/2 ounces light rum (silver or white rum)

– 3/4 ounce triple sec or orange liqueur

– 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice

– 1/2 ounce orgeat syrup (almond syrup or a similar substitute)

– 1/2 ounce dark rum (not spiced)

– Pineapple wedge and maraschino cherries for garnish

Instructions

1-Gather all your ingredients: 1 1/2 ounces pineapple juice, 1 1/2 ounces light rum, 3/4 ounce triple sec, 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice, 1/2 ounce orgeat syrup, and 1/2 ounce dark rum. Don’t forget the garnish like pineapple wedge and maraschino cherries.

2-Combine the pineapple juice, light rum, orange liqueur, lime juice, and orgeat syrup in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

3-Shake well until everything is chilled and mixed thoroughly this usually takes about 10-15 seconds.

4-Strain the mixture into a glass over fresh ice to keep it cold and refreshing.

5-Float the dark rum on top for that extra layer of flavor.

6-Garnish with a pineapple wedge and maraschino cherries to make it look as good as it tastes. Serve right away for the best experience!

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Notes

🍹 Use quality light and dark rums but avoid spiced rum for authentic flavor.
🌰 Orgeat syrup is key for the cocktail’s nutty flavor but almond syrup can be a substitute.
🍸 Prepare in advance for parties by mixing in a beverage dispenser with garnishes like lime slices and cherries.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Cocktail
  • Method: Shaking
  • Cuisine: Tropical/Hawaiian
  • Diet: Contains alcohol

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cocktail (about 8 ounces)
  • Calories: 262 kcal
  • Sugar: 22 g
  • Sodium: 12 mg
  • Fat: 1 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 24 g
  • Protein: 1 g