Classic Mai Tai

The tiki classic done right: two rums, lime, orgeat, and a float of Grand Marnier over crushed ice. Garnish big and pretend you are somewhere warm.

Serves 1

5 minutes

Cocktail

Ingredients

  • 1 oz light rum
  • 1 oz aged rum
  • ½ oz Grand Marnier
  • ¾ oz fresh lime juice
  • ½ oz simple syrup
  • ¼ oz orgeat syrup
  • Pineapple, cherry, lime wheel or mint sprig, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Combine the light rum, aged rum, Grand Marnier, lime juice, simple syrup and orgeat in a cocktail shaker.
  2. Add a handful of ice and shake vigorously for about 20 seconds.
  3. Strain into a glass filled with crushed ice (or regular ice if that is what you have).
  4. Garnish with a cherry, pineapple, a lime wheel, or a fresh mint sprig.