Tiki-Style Mai Tai Cocktail with Fresh Citrus

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

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A classic tiki cocktail blending aged rum, fresh lime, orange liqueur, and orgeat syrup, garnished with mint and tropical fruits. This 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 Cocktails cuisine 210 cal/serving

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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 for garnish mint sprig
1 for garnish pineapple wedge
1 for garnish maraschino cherry
1 cup crushed ice

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Instructions

Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, combine 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. Fill shaker with 1 cup crushed ice.
Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled and diluted slightly.
Step 3: Strain into a glass filled with fresh crushed ice. Garnish with 1 sprig of mint, 1 pineapple wedge, and 1 maraschino cherry for a vibrant tiki presentation.