Tropical Sunset Mai Tai

This Mai Tai is a quick and easy fruity cocktail that is the perfect summer drink when entertaining! With a delightful blend of white and aged dark rum, fresh lime juice, dry orange Curaçao, orgeat syrup, and a touch of grenadine, this cocktail captures the essence of the tropics in a glass. Served over ice and garnished with a sprig of mint, maraschino cherry, and lime, it's a refreshing and visually appealing choice for any occasion.

Tropical Sunset Mai Tai

A tropical and refreshing cocktail featuring a blend of white and aged dark rum, fresh lime juice, orange Curaçao, orgeat syrup, and grenadine, garnished with mint, cherry, and lime.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 oz white rum
  • 1 oz aged dark rum
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
  • 1 tablespoon dry orange Curaçao (1/2 oz)
  • 1 tablespoon orgeat syrup
  • 1 teaspoon grenadine
  • Mint sprig, maraschino cherry, lime for serving

Instructions

  1. Combine the white rum, aged dark rum, lime juice, Curaçao, orgeat syrup, and grenadine in a cocktail shaker.
  2. Fill the shaker with ice.
  3. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds.
  4. Strain the mixture into an ice-filled rocks glass.
  5. Garnish with a sprig of mint, a maraschino cherry, and a slice of lime.