Sesame Serenade: A Tahini Mai Tai

This unique cocktail is a delightful twist on the classic Mai Tai. With a blend of white and Jamaican rums, genever, banana liqueur, and a homemade tahini orgeat, this creation offers a perfect blend of nutty, fruity, and citrus flavors. The tahini orgeat, made with almonds, brown sugar, and a touch of rose water, adds a depth of richness and complexity to this Sesame Street-inspired libation. Garnished with flair, this cocktail is sure to charm and impress.

Sesame Serenade: A Tahini Mai Tai

A delightful twist on the classic Mai Tai, with a nutty, fruity, and citrusy flavor profile, elevated by a homemade tahini orgeat and garnished with flair.

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Ingredients

  • 1 oz. white rum
  • 1/4 oz. Jamaican rum
  • 1/2 oz. genever
  • 1/2 oz. banana liqueur
  • 1 oz. homemade tahini orgeat
  • 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice
  • Pebble ice
  • Lime wheel and mint sprig for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a shaker with ice, combine the white rum, Jamaican rum, genever, banana liqueur, homemade tahini orgeat, and fresh lime juice.
  2. Shake the ingredients vigorously.
  3. Strain the contents into a glass filled with pebble ice.
  4. Garnish with a lime wheel and a sprig of mint.