Tiki-Style Spiced Mai Tai Cocktail

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A classic Mai Tai cocktail layered with spiced rum, fresh lime, and tropical orange flavors, garnished with a mint sprig and pineapple wedge for island flair. This Caribbean-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together light rum, dark spiced 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 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 cocktail shaker with 1 cup crushed ice and add 1 oz light rum, 1 oz dark spiced rum, 3/4 oz fresh lime juice, 1/2 oz orange curaçao, 1/2 oz orgeat syrup, and 1/4 oz simple syrup.
  2. Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty and the ingredients are well chilled and combined.
  3. Step 3: Strain the mixture into a tiki-style glass filled halfway with crushed ice.
  4. Step 4: Garnish with 1 fresh pineapple wedge and 1 sprig of fresh mint, gently slapped to release aroma.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately to enjoy the vibrant, spiced tropical flavors emblematic of tiki culture.

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