Royal Hawaiian Mai Tai
Transport yourself to a tropical paradise with the Royal Hawaiian Mai Tai, a vibrant and refreshing twist on the classic tiki cocktail. This island-inspired drink combines the rich complexity of aged dark rum, the brightness of light rum, and the citrusy sweetness of orange curaçao, balanced perfectly with creamy orgeat syrup and tangy fresh lime juice. Enhanced by a splash of tropical pineapple juice and a touch of simple syrup, this cocktail is shaken to perfection and served over crushed ice for a chilled, frosty experience. Topped with an optional dark rum float for added depth and adorned with a lime wedge, pineapple slice, and mint sprig, the Royal Hawaiian Mai Tai is as stunning as it is delicious. Whether you're hosting a summer soirée or indulging in a solo escape, this cocktail delivers paradise in every sip.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz aged dark rum
- 1 oz light rum
- 0.5 oz orange curaçao
- 0.5 oz orgeat syrup
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 2 oz pineapple juice
- 0.25 oz simple syrup
- 1 cup crushed ice
- 1 piece lime wedge
- 1 piece pineapple slice
- 1 piece mint sprig
Instructions
Gather all ingredients and prepare garnishes (lime wedge, pineapple slice, and mint sprig).
In a cocktail shaker, combine aged dark rum, light rum, orange curaçao, orgeat syrup, fresh lime juice, pineapple juice, and simple syrup.
Fill the shaker with ice cubes, secure the lid, and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well-chilled.
Fill a rocks glass or tiki glass with crushed ice.
Strain the shaken mixture over the crushed ice in the glass.
Gently float an additional splash of aged dark rum (optional) on top of the mixture for added depth of flavor.
Garnish with a lime wedge, a slice of pineapple, and a fresh sprig of mint for a tropical aesthetic.
Serve immediately with a straw and enjoy your Royal Hawaiian Mai Tai!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
340 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.0 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.2 g | ||
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 34 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 189 mg | 4% | |
*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.
