Smoky Mezcal and Jamaican Rum Mai Tai

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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-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together mezcal, Jamaican 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 180 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.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Mexican cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with 1 cup crushed ice to chill the ingredients.
  2. 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.
  3. Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the outside of the shaker feels cold and frosty.
  4. Step 4: Fill a double old-fashioned glass with crushed ice and strain the cocktail into the glass.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with 1 sprig fresh mint and 1 lime wheel for a fragrant, colorful finish.

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