Tropical Sunset Mai Tai

The Tropical Sunset Mai Tai is a delightful classic cocktail that is perfect for entertaining. This refreshing drink combines the flavors of white and dark rum with tangy lime juice, sweet orange liqueur, almond syrup, and a hint of aromatic bitters. Served over ice, it's a tropical paradise in a glass, garnished with a sprig of fresh mint for a touch of elegance.

Tropical Sunset Mai Tai

A refreshing and classic cocktail blending white and dark rum with lime juice, orange liqueur, almond syrup, and a dash of bitters, served over ice with a sprig of fresh mint.

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Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 fl oz white rum
  • 1 fl oz golden rum
  • 2 tsp orange liqueur (such as triple sec)
  • 2 tsp orgeat (almond syrup)
  • 1 dash Angostura bitters
  • 2 handfuls ice
  • fresh mint sprig, to garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine all the ingredients except the mint in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
  2. Shake the mixture well to combine the flavors.
  3. Fill a rocks glass with fresh ice.
  4. Strain the mai tai into the glass using a hawthorne cocktail strainer and a fine mesh strainer.
  5. Garnish the drink with a sprig of mint if desired.