Mai Tai Revival
A balanced tiki classic with orange liqueur and fresh lime, featuring a smooth, complex finish. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together Light rum, Dark rum, Orange curaçao for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Light rum
- 0.75 oz Dark rum
- 0.75 oz Orange curaçao
- 1/2 oz Fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz Orgeat syrup
- 1/2 cup Ice cubes
- 1 Lime twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing glass, combine 1.5 oz light rum, 0.75 oz dark rum, 0.75 oz orange curaçao, and 1/2 oz fresh lime juice; stir with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until well-chilled and diluted to the right balance.
- Step 2: Add 0.5 oz orgeat syrup and 1/2 cup ice cubes to the mixing glass; stir gently for 15 seconds until the syrup is fully incorporated and the glass is frosty.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled coupe glass, garnish with a lime twist, and express the oils over the drink by twisting the twist over the glass until aromatic oils coat the surface.
