Refreshing Mai Tai Cocktail Recipe with Pineapple, Rum, and Citrus Recipe
A classic Mai Tai cocktail combining the tropical flavors of pineapple juice, lime juice, and orgeat with the depth of light and dark rums, finished with a splash of orange liqueur for a perfectly balanced and refreshing tiki drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Tiki/Polynesian
Ingredients
Scale
Mai Tai Cocktail Ingredients
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1 1/2 ounces light rum
- 1/2 ounce Orange Curacao OR Grand Marnier OR Triple Sec
- 1/2 ounce lime juice
- 1/2 ounce orgeat syrup
- 1/2 ounce dark rum
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and ensure the juices are fresh for best flavor.
- Mix Cocktail: In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the pineapple juice, light rum, orange liqueur (Orange Curacao, Grand Marnier, or Triple Sec), lime juice, and orgeat syrup. Shake vigorously until well chilled.
- Serve: Strain the mixture into a glass filled with crushed ice.
- Float Dark Rum: Slowly pour the dark rum over the back of a spoon to float it on top of the drink for a layered effect.
- Garnish and Enjoy: Optionally garnish with a lime wedge, pineapple slice, or mint sprig and serve immediately.
Notes
- Orgeat syrup is a sweet almond-flavored syrup essential to a Mai Tai’s signature taste; do not substitute with simple syrup.
- Using fresh lime juice significantly enhances the cocktail’s brightness and authenticity.
- The dark rum float adds depth and visual appeal to the drink.
- Crushed ice is preferred to dilute slightly while keeping the drink cold.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of orgeat or orange liqueur based on personal preference.
Keywords: Mai Tai, tiki cocktail, pineapple juice cocktail, rum cocktail, tropical drink, classic cocktail