Tropical Island Dream

This classic Mai Tai recipe is a must-know for any home bartender. With the perfect blend of aged rum, fresh lime juice, orange curacao, orgeat syrup, and simple syrup, this tiki cocktail brings the taste of the tropics to your glass. Shake it up and garnish with fresh mint and a lime shell to create your own island escape.

Tropical Island Dream

A classic Mai Tai featuring aged rum, fresh lime juice, orange curacao, orgeat syrup, and simple syrup, garnished with fresh mint and a lime shell.

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Prep Time 3 mins
Total Time 3 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 oz aged rum
  • 3/4 oz fresh lime juice
  • 3/4 oz orange curacao (Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao)
  • 1/4 oz orgeat syrup
  • 1/4 oz simple syrup

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with 1-2 pieces of ice.
  2. Shake vigorously until the ice has dissolved.
  3. Strain the liquid into a double old fashioned glass filled with crushed ice.
  4. Gently stir to settle the liquid and ice, then top with more crushed ice.
  5. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a lime shell.