Mai Tai Cocktail
The Mai Tai cocktail's depth is gained through the use of aged rum and a mixture of citrus and almond-based orgeat syrup. Its origins extend back to mid-20th-century tiki culture in California, where it was created to highlight rum, each sip delivering a complex, tropical flavour founded on simplicity and spirit.
Ingredients
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- 30mL white rum
- 15mL orange curaçao
- 10mL orgeat syrup
- 10mL fresh lime juice
- Crushed ice
- Mint sprig (garnish)
- Lime wheel (garnish)
Method
- Step 1
To quickly chill and dilute, combine white rum, orange curaçao, orgeat syrup, and lime juice in an ice-filled cocktail shaker.
- Step 2
To integrate flavours and chill the cocktail, shake it briskly for around 10 seconds.
- Step 3
To preserve texture and coolness, strain the shaken mixture into a rocks glass filled with freshly broken ice.
- Step 4
Garnish with a mint leaf and lime wheel to give aroma and visual appeal to the final presentation.
Tips & Suggestions
Preparation Tip 1
Use both dark and light rum to achieve depth—an aged rum works well for body, while a lighter rum provides balance.
Serving Tip 1
Garnish with a lime shell that has been discarded and a fresh mint sprig to replicate the classic "island" look and release aromatic oils close to the nose of the drinker.
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