Tiki-Inspired Rum and Citrus Mai Tai Cocktail

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A classic tiki cocktail blending aged rum with fresh lime and orange flavors, perfectly balanced and served over crushed ice. 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.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Caribbean cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a shaker with 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.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 cup crushed ice to the shaker, then shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
  3. Step 3: Fill a double old-fashioned glass with fresh crushed ice and strain the cocktail mixture over the ice.
  4. Step 4: Garnish with a fresh mint sprig, lime wheel, and a pineapple wedge arranged on the rim to evoke tropical tiki charm before serving.

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