Tropical Sunset Mai Tai

The Tropical Sunset Mai Tai is a delightful and classic cocktail, perfect for a dinner party or a relaxing evening. This cocktail combines the richness of white and dark rum with the tanginess of lime juice, the sweetness of orange liqueur, the nutty flavor of orgeat (almond syrup), and a hint of aromatic bitters. It's a refreshing and complex drink that evokes images of tropical sunsets and beach vacations.

Tropical Sunset Mai Tai

A classic and delightful cocktail blending white and dark rum, lime juice, orange liqueur, orgeat (almond syrup), and bitters. Perfect for a tropical getaway at home.

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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. Combine freshly squeezed lime juice, white rum, golden rum, orange liqueur, orgeat, and a dash of Angostura bitters in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
  2. Shake vigorously to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.
  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.
  5. Garnish the drink with a sprig of fresh mint if desired.