Watermelon Mai Tai
Get ready to sip on summer with this refreshing Watermelon Mai Tai, a tropical twist on the classic tiki cocktail! Bursting with the vibrant sweetness of fresh watermelon juice, this cocktail is perfectly balanced with white and dark rums, zesty lime juice, nutty orgeat syrup, and a splash of orange liqueur. The vibrant flavors are chilled to perfection and beautifully served over ice, then garnished with fragrant mint, a lime wheel, and a juicy watermelon wedge for a show-stopping presentation. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or lounging by the pool, this easy 10-minute recipe delivers a taste of paradise in every sip. Perfect for summer gatherings or a solo treat, the Watermelon Mai Tai is a must for your cocktail repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup (diced) Fresh watermelon
- 2 oz White rum
- 1 oz Dark rum
- 1 oz Fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz Orgeat syrup
- 0.5 oz Orange liqueur (e.g., Cointreau)
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 2 sprigs (for garnish) Fresh mint leaves
- 1 piece (for garnish) Lime wheel
- 1 piece (for garnish) Small watermelon wedge
Instructions
Place the diced watermelon in a blender and blend until smooth. Strain the watermelon puree through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl or measuring cup to remove the pulp. You should have about 2 to 2.5 ounces of watermelon juice.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
Add the watermelon juice, white rum, dark rum, fresh lime juice, orgeat syrup, and orange liqueur to the shaker.
Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to combine and chill the ingredients.
Fill a rocks glass with fresh ice cubes and strain the Mai Tai mixture into the glass.
Garnish with fresh mint sprigs, a lime wheel, and a small watermelon wedge for a tropical presentation.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Watermelon Mai Tai!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
411 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.1 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 492 mg | 10% | |
*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.
