Tropical Breeze Mai Tai

The Tropical Breeze Mai Tai is a timeless cocktail that brings the flavors of the tropics to your glass. This delightful blend of white and dark rum, complemented by zesty lime juice, orange liqueur, rich almond syrup, and a hint of bitters, creates a refreshingly complex and fruity drink. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint for an extra touch of elegance.

Tropical Breeze Mai Tai

A refreshing and fruity cocktail with a blend of white and dark rum, lime juice, orange liqueur, almond syrup, and a dash of bitters, garnished with fresh mint.

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Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 oz white rum
  • 1 oz golden rum
  • 2 tsp orange liqueur (such as triple sec)
  • 2 tsp orgeat (almond syrup)
  • 1 dash Angostura bitters
  • 2 handfuls ice
  • Fresh mint sprig, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the lime juice, white rum, golden rum, orange liqueur, almond syrup, and a dash of bitters.
  2. Shake vigorously to blend all the ingredients.
  3. Fill a rocks glass with fresh ice.
  4. Strain the mai tai into the glass using a hawthorne cocktail strainer and a fine mesh strainer. If needed, a kitchen sieve can be used as an alternative.
  5. Garnish the drink with a sprig of fresh mint if desired.