Mai Tai Recipe

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The Mai Tai is a tiki classic. It's also a potent potable crafted with two different rums.

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Key Ingredients

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Pro Tip Fresh lime juice is key in this and other cocktail recipes.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

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Measure and pour liquids directly into a shaker.

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Add ice and shake for 20 seconds.

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Strain into a lowball glass that's 3/4 filled with crushed ice.

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Float dark rum on top of the cocktail.

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Add garnishes.

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Click here or swipe below for the complete Mai Tai recipe.

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Mai Tai Recipe

The Mai Tai is a tiki classic. It's also a potent potable crafted with two different rums.

Key Ingredients

Aged or White Rum

Dark Rum

Orange Liqueur

Fresh Lime Juice

Orgeat Syrup

Pro Tip Fresh lime juice is key in this and other cocktail recipes.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow our easy recipe with photos!

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