Tiki-Style Frozen Mai Tai Cocktail with Fresh Citrus
A refreshing frozen Mai Tai blending aged rum and fresh citrus juices with tropical flavors to evoke classic Tiki bar vibes. This Caribbean-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together aged dark rum, light rum, 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 250 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 light rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz fresh orange juice
- 1/2 oz orgeat syrup
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 2 cups crushed ice
- 1 (for garnish) fresh mint sprig
- 1 (for garnish) orange slice
- 1 (for garnish) maraschino cherry
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a blender, combine 2 oz aged dark rum, 1 oz light rum, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1 oz fresh orange juice, 1/2 oz orgeat syrup, 1/2 oz simple syrup, and 2 cups crushed ice.
- Step 2: Blend on high speed for 30-40 seconds until the mixture is smooth and slushy.
- Step 3: Pour the frozen Mai Tai into a chilled tiki mug or large glass.
- Step 4: Garnish with 1 fresh mint sprig, 1 orange slice, and 1 maraschino cherry for a classic tropical presentation.
