Tropical Rendezvous

This Classic Mai Tai is a timeless tiki cocktail that has stood the test of time. With the perfect blend of aged rum, rhum agricole, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur, and orgeat, it delivers a refreshing and balanced flavor that evokes images of palm trees and ocean breezes. The combination of spirits and citrus creates a harmonious marriage of flavors that is both complex and approachable.

Tropical Rendezvous

A timeless tiki cocktail featuring aged rum, rhum agricole, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur, and orgeat, delivering a refreshing and balanced flavor.

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Ingredients

  • 1 oz. aged rum
  • 1 oz. rhum agricole
  • 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 oz. orange liqueur (preferably Cointreau)
  • 1/2 oz. orgeat
  • Half-moon orange slice and fresh mint sprigs for serving

Instructions

  1. Combine aged rum, rhum agricole, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur, and orgeat in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
  2. Shake briefly for 3-5 seconds to chill but not dilute fully.
  3. Strain the mixture into a tumbler or old-fashioned glass filled with crushed or pebbled ice.
  4. Garnish with a half-moon orange slice and fresh mint sprigs.