Tiki Mai Tai Classic
A refreshing blend of rum, lime, and orange liqueur, garnished with a pineapple leaf for an authentic Tiki experience. This Tropical-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together dark rum, orange curaçao, fresh lime 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 220 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 dark rum
- 1 oz orange curaçao
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 1/2 oz pineapple juice
- 1 pineapple leaf
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz dark rum, 1 oz orange curaçao, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1/2 oz simple syrup, and 1/2 oz pineapple juice, then fill with ice cubes.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is cold to the touch.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled tiki mug or coupe glass and garnish with 1 pineapple leaf on top.
