Tropical Breeze Mai Tai

The Tropical Breeze Mai Tai is a refreshing and tropical cocktail that captures the essence of Hawaiian flavors. This original Mai Tai recipe incorporates white rum, orange curaçao, lime juice, orgeat syrup, and rich simple syrup, creating a delightful balance of sweet and citrusy flavors. The cocktail is served over crushed ice and garnished with fresh mint, making it a perfect choice for a relaxing day by the beach or a luau-themed gathering.

Tropical Breeze Mai Tai

A refreshing and tropical cocktail with white rum, orange curaçao, lime juice, orgeat syrup, and rich simple syrup, served over crushed ice and garnished with fresh mint.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 fl ounces White rum
  • 1/2 fl ounce orange curaçao
  • 3/4 fl ounces Lime juice
  • 1/4 fl ounces orgeat syrup
  • 1/4 fl ounces Rich simple syrup
  • Spent lime shells
  • Fresh mint sprigs

Instructions

  1. Fill a rocks glass halfway with crushed ice.
  2. In a cocktail shaker filled with crushed ice, combine the rum, orange curaçao, lime juice, orgeat syrup, and rich simple syrup.
  3. Shake vigorously, then pour the Mai Tai into the rocks glass. Empty the ice from the shaker into the glass.
  4. Garnish with a spent lime shell and a sprig of mint.