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mai tai recipe with decorative garnish

Classic Mai Tai Cocktail

  • Author: Dan
  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time: 0 min
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 1x

A classic Mai Tai Cocktail is a tropical delight! This sweet but boozy drink will make any party or happy hour feel like a beach vacation!

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1/2 ounce red grenadine
  • 2 ounces orange juice
  • 2 ounces pineapple juice
  • 1/2 ounce Orange Curaçao
  • 2 ounces light rum
  • 1 ounce dark rum

For Garnish:

  • Orange slices
  • Pineapple wedges
  • Lime slices
  • Lemon slices
  • Cherries
  • Paper umbrellas
  • Splash of dark rum for a “floater”

Instructions

  1. Pour the grenadine into the bottom of a glass.
  2. Fill the glass about halfway with ice, then slowly pour in the orange juice, pineapple juice, Orange Curaçao and light rum. Don’t stir the drink at this point.
  3. Float the dark rum on top if using and then add garnish.
  4. Serve with an umbrella for stirring.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Category: Cocktails
  • Method: Shake
  • Cuisine: American