Smoky Mezcal and Jamaican Rum Mai Tai
A vibrant twist on the classic Mai Tai, blending smoky mezcal with rich Jamaican rum, balanced by orange curaçao, orgeat syrup, and fresh lime juice. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together mezcal, Jamaican rum, and 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 180 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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 oz mezcal
- 1 oz Jamaican rum
- 0.5 oz orange curaçao
- 0.5 oz orgeat syrup
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 cup crushed ice
- 1 mint sprig
- 1 lime wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with 1 cup crushed ice to chill the ingredients.
- Step 2: Pour 1 oz mezcal and 1 oz Jamaican rum into the shaker. Add 0.5 oz orange curaçao, 0.5 oz orgeat syrup, and 1 oz fresh lime juice.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the outside of the shaker feels cold and frosty.
- Step 4: Fill a double old-fashioned glass with crushed ice and strain the cocktail into the glass.
- Step 5: Garnish with 1 sprig fresh mint and 1 lime wheel for a fragrant, colorful finish.
