Mai Tai

Name: Mai Tai
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 oz aged Jamaican rum; 1/2 oz orange curacao; 1 oz fresh lime juice; 1/2 oz orgeat syrup; 1/2 oz dark rum (for float); as needed crushed ice, crushed; 1 sprig fresh mint sprig (for garnish); 1 lime wheel (for garnish)

The crown jewel of Tiki cocktails created by Trader Vic in 1944, blending aged rum with orange curacao, fresh lime juice, and orgeat almond syrup. Fruity, nutty, and transporting.

5 minEasyServes 1240 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 oz aged Jamaican rum
1/2 oz orange curacao
1 oz fresh lime juice
1/2 oz orgeat syrup
1/2 oz dark rum (for float)
as needed crushed ice, crushed
1 sprig fresh mint sprig (for garnish)
1 lime wheel (for garnish)

Instructions

1

Fill a cocktail shaker with regular ice cubes.
2

Add 2 oz aged Jamaican rum, 1/2 oz orange curacao, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 1/2 oz orgeat syrup to the shaker.
3

Shake vigorously for about 12 seconds until well chilled.
4

Fill a rocks glass or tiki mug with as needed crushed crushed ice.
5

Strain the mixture over the crushed ice.
6

Float 1/2 oz dark rum (for float) on top by pouring it gently over the back of a spoon.
7

Garnish with 1 sprig fresh mint sprig (for garnish) and 1 lime wheel (for garnish) and serve immediately.

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Questions

Can I make Mai Tai without alcohol?

The alcohol here is 2 oz aged Jamaican rum and 1/2 oz dark rum (for float). Replace a base spirit with the same volume of a zero-proof spirit, or with chilled tea or tonic for bite; replace sparkling wine with sparkling water and a squeeze of citrus. Keep every other line as written, and expect a lighter, sweeter drink, since alcohol also carries bitterness and body.

Is Mai Tai keto-friendly?

A serving of Mai Tai carries 12 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 60 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 12 percent.

How many calories are in Mai Tai?

One serving (the recipe makes 1) is about 240 calories, with 0 g protein, 12 g carbohydrate and 0 g fat, plus 10 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Mai Tai for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 1. Halved, the aged rum drops from 2 oz to 1 oz; doubled, it is 4 oz. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To batch it for a crowd, multiply everything but add the ice only when serving.

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