Tiki-Inspired Passion Fruit Mai Tai

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

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A classic tiki cocktail with a tropical twist, mixing passion fruit juice and fresh lime with both light and dark rums for a vibrant, layered flavor. This Caribbean-inspired recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together light rum, dark rum, passion fruit juice 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 270 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: 7 min Serves 1 Caribbean cuisine 270 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 oz light rum
1 oz dark rum
1 oz passion fruit juice
1 oz fresh lime juice
1/2 oz orange curaçao
1/2 oz orgeat syrup
1 cup crushed ice
1 fresh mint sprig (garnish)
1 piece lime wheel (garnish)

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Instructions

Step 1: Fill a shaker with 1 cup crushed ice, then add 1.5 oz light rum, 1 oz dark rum, 1 oz passion fruit juice, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1/2 oz orange curaçao, and 1/2 oz orgeat syrup.
Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until chilled and well combined.
Step 3: Strain into a double old-fashioned glass filled with fresh crushed ice, then garnish with 1 fresh mint sprig and 1 lime wheel to enhance aroma and presentation.