Tropical Mai Tai with Double Rum and Spiced Orgeat

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A vibrant Mai Tai blending two rums with a spiced orgeat syrup and fresh lime for a perfectly balanced tropical escape. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Light rum, Dark aged 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 225 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 & Beverages cuisine 225 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a shaker with ice cubes to the brim and pour in 1 oz light rum, 1 oz dark aged rum, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 3/4 oz spiced orgeat syrup, and 1/2 oz orange curaçao.
  2. Step 2: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
  3. Step 3: Strain the cocktail into a double old-fashioned glass filled with crushed ice.
  4. Step 4: Garnish with a fresh mint sprig tucked into the glass and a lime wheel perched on the rim for a refreshing aroma and visual appeal.

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