Tropical Sunset Mai Tai

A taste of the tropics awaits with this refreshing and delicious Mai Tai cocktail. Made with a blend of white rum, Cointreau liqueur, fresh lime juice, almond syrup, and pineapple or orange juice, this drink is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Topped with a float of dark rum and garnished with your choice of maraschino cherries, pineapple, or lime, it's a vacation in a glass!

Tropical Sunset Mai Tai

Enjoy the taste of the tropics with this refreshing and balanced Mai Tai cocktail, perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients

  • 1.50 oz. white rum
  • 0.83 oz. Cointreau liqueur
  • 0.83 oz. fresh lime juice
  • 0.50 oz. almond syrup
  • 2 oz. fresh pineapple or orange juice
  • 0.50 oz. dark rum
  • Ice
  • Maraschino cherries, lime, or mint for garnish

Instructions

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Add the white rum, Cointreau, lime juice, almond syrup, and fresh juice to the shaker.
  3. Shake for approximately 20-30 seconds until the liquid is well chilled.
  4. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with cubed or crushed ice.
  5. Carefully pour the dark rum over the top of the drink.
  6. Garnish with maraschino cherries, pineapple slice, or lime.