Tiki-Inspired Mai Tai Cocktail with Fresh Lime and Orgeat
A classic tropical cocktail featuring aged rum, fresh lime juice, and sweet almond orgeat syrup, balanced with a hint of orange liqueur. This Caribbean-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together aged dark rum, fresh lime juice, 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
- 2 oz aged dark rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz orange curaçao
- 1/2 oz orgeat syrup
- 1/4 oz simple syrup
- 1 cup crushed ice
- 1, for garnish fresh mint sprig
- 1, for garnish lime wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with 1 cup crushed ice to chill the drink.
- Step 2: Pour 2 oz aged dark rum, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1/2 oz orange curaçao, 1/2 oz orgeat syrup, and 1/4 oz simple syrup into the shaker.
- 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 fresh crushed ice and strain the cocktail mixture over the ice.
- Step 5: Garnish with 1 fresh mint sprig and 1 lime wheel on the rim for an aromatic, visually appealing finish.
