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Mai Tai

Yields1 ServingPrep Time5 mins

The Mai Tai is a rum-based tiki cocktail recipe that was created by Victor Bergeron in 1944 at Trader Vic's in Oakland, California. This variation was adapted from The Art of Vintage Cocktails by Stephanie Rosenbaum.

Mai Tai Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients
 1 ½ oz White Rum
 ¾ oz Orange Curaçao
 ½ oz Lime Juice
 ½ oz Orgeat Syrup
 ½ oz Dark Rum
 1 Mint Sprig
 1 Orchid Blossom
Method
1

Add white rum, orange curaçao, lime juice, orgeat syrup, and cubed ice to a shaker.

2

Shake for 10-20 seconds.

3

Strain into a lowball glass filled with fresh crushed ice.

4

Carefully float dark rum on top with a bar spoon.

5

Garnish with mint sprig and orchid blossom.