Minted Mai Tai
Brighten up your cocktail hour with the tropical refreshment of a Minted Mai Tai — a sophisticated twist on the classic tiki drink! This aromatic cocktail blends the smooth, layered flavors of light and dark rums with the tangy zest of fresh lime juice and the sweetness of orange curaçao, orgeat syrup, and just a touch of simple syrup. What sets this recipe apart is the infusion of fresh mint leaves, gently muddled to release their vibrant, herbaceous aroma, creating a refreshing depth of flavor that elevates every sip. Served over crushed ice for ultimate chill-factor and garnished with a fragrant mint sprig and a zesty lime wheel, this cocktail is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just five minutes, the Minted Mai Tai is perfect for entertaining or unwinding after a long day. Keywords: Minted Mai Tai, tropical cocktail, rum drinks, mint cocktail, tiki cocktail recipe, quick cocktail recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Light rum
- 0.5 oz Dark rum
- 0.75 oz Fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz Orange curaçao
- 0.5 oz Orgeat syrup
- 0.25 oz Simple syrup
- 8 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup Crushed ice
- 1 sprig Mint sprig
- 1 wheel Lime wheel
Instructions
In a shaker, gently muddle the fresh mint leaves to release their oils. Be careful not to overly tear the leaves to avoid bitterness.
Add the light rum, dark rum, fresh lime juice, orange curaçao, orgeat syrup, and simple syrup to the shaker.
Fill the shaker with crushed ice, cover, and shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds.
Fill a lowball glass or tiki mug with fresh crushed ice.
Strain the cocktail into the glass over the crushed ice.
Gently float a mint sprig on top of the drink and garnish with the lime wheel.
Serve immediately with a straw and enjoy your Minted Mai Tai!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
236 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.8 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.6 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 27 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 72 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
