Tropical Isle Escape

Escape to the tropics with this classic Mai Tai cocktail recipe. Made with aged rum, fresh lime juice, orange curacao, orgeat syrup, and simple syrup, this essential tiki drink will transport you to a sunny island paradise. Shake, stir, and garnish your way to the perfect vacation in a glass.

Tropical Isle Escape

Escape to the tropics with this classic Mai Tai cocktail made with aged rum, fresh lime juice, orange curacao, orgeat syrup, and simple syrup.

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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
  • 1/4 oz orgeat syrup
  • 1/4 oz simple syrup

Instructions

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with 1-2 pieces of ice.
  2. Shake vigorously until all the ice has dissolved.
  3. Strain the liquid into a double old fashioned glass filled with crushed ice.
  4. Gently stir the drink to help the liquid and ice settle.
  5. Top with more crushed ice.
  6. Garnish with a sprig or two of fresh mint, preferably next to a lime shell to create an island and palm tree.