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MAI TAI



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The Mai Tai originated in California and was introduced to Hawaii in the 1940s, where orange and pineapple juices were added to create the Royal Hawaiian Mai Tai. This is Ree's favorite version of the famous drink.

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     beverage

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 ounces light rum
3 ounces dark rum
2 ounces lime juice
2 ounces orange liqueur
2 ounces almond syrup (like for coffee)
4 ounces orange juice
5 ounces pineapple juice
1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice, plus a few cherries for garnish
4 small wedges fresh pineapple, for garnish
Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine the rums, lime juice, orange liqueur, almond syrup, orange juice and pineapple juice in a mason jar and secure the lid. Shake well. Fill 4 rocks glasses with ice and pour over the mixture.
  • Add a splash of cherry juice to each glass. Garnish with the cherries, wedges of fresh pineapple and mint leaves.

MAI TAI



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To make a classic Mai Tai cocktail, you need fresh lime juice and the right combination of rums. And don't forget the nutty orgeat.

Provided by Liquor.com

Time 3m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 ounces white rum
3/4 ounce orange curaçao
3/4 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 ounce orgeat
1/2 ounce dark rum
Garnish: lime wheel
Garnish: mint sprig

Steps:

  • Add the white rum, curaçao, lime juice and orgeat into a shaker with crushed ice and shake lightly (about 3 seconds).
  • Pour into a double rocks glass.
  • Float the dark rum over the top.
  • Garnish with a lime wheel and mint sprig.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 6 mg, Sugar 11 g, Fat 0 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

THE PERFECT MAI TAI



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The perfect Spring or Summer drink. Tried and tested for over 12 years now. and always a crowd favorite! This recipe yields one gallon!! Use a 1 gallon sun tea jar for serving!

Provided by 7MICK

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Rum Drinks Recipes

Time 27m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups light rum
1 cup dark rum
1 cup 151 proof rum
1 cup orange curacao (orange flavored liqueur)
1 cup almond flavored syrup
1 cup simple syrup
10 limes, juiced
½ gallon fresh orange juice

Steps:

  • In a large jar or drink cooler, combine the light rum, dark rum, 151 rum, orange liqueur, almond syrup, simple syrup, and lime juice. Stir and top off with orange juice. Do not use grenadine if you want the true Mai Tai! Serve in 8 to 12 ounce glasses with ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 4.3 mg, Sugar 13 g

MAI TAI COCKTAIL



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Learn how to make the best Mai Tai recipe using rum, pineapple juice, dry orange Curaçao, orgeat syrup, and lime juice.

Provided by Paige Grandjean

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

0.25 cup pineapple juice
2 tablespoons white rum
1.5 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
1 tablespoon (½ oz.) dry orange Curaçao
1 tablespoon orgeat syrup or simple syrup
1 teaspoon maraschino cherry juice
1 tabelspoon (½ oz.) dark rum
Mint sprig, maraschino cherry, pineapple slice, for serving

Steps:

  • Combine pineapple juice, rum, lime juice, Curaçao, orgeat, and cherry juice in a cocktail shaker.
  • Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 20 seconds.
  • Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass. Top with dark rum, and garnish with mint, cherry, and pineapple.

MAI TAI



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Two flavors of rum combine with pineapple juice and orange juice to make a yummy, fruity drink.

Provided by Andrea

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Rum Drinks Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger spiced rum
½ (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger coconut-flavored rum
1 teaspoon grenadine syrup
3 fluid ounces pineapple juice
2 fluid ounces orange juice
1 cup ice cubes

Steps:

  • In a cocktail mixer full of ice, combine the spiced rum, coconut rum, grenadine, pineapple juice and orange juice. Shake vigorously and strain into glass full of ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 22.6 mg, Sugar 17.7 g

MAI TAI



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An easy Mai Tai cocktail recipe

Categories     Fruit Juice     Rum     Alcoholic     Orange     Almond     Gourmet     Drink

Yield Makes 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 oz (2 tablespoons) dark rum
1 oz (2 tablespoons) amber rum
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1/2 oz (1 tablespoon) Cointreau or triple sec
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon orgeat syrup* or 1 drop pure almond extract
1 teaspoon superfine granulated sugar
Dash of grenadine
Garnish: an orange slice

Steps:

  • Shake all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with 1 cup ice cubes, then strain into a glass filled with ice cubes.
  • *Available at Fortunes Coffee Roastery Inc. (888-327-5282).

MAI TAI



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This party favorite has been around for quite some time. It's not overly fruity and features a good blend of sweet and sour. For a splash of color, garnish with strawberries and lime.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 to 2 cups ice cubes
2 ounces light rum
3/4 ounce Triple Sec
1/2 ounce lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons amaretto
Optional garnish: Lime slice, lime twist, edible flowers and fresh pineapple

Steps:

  • Fill a shaker three-fourths full with ice. Place remaining ice in a rocks glass; set aside., Add the rum, Triple Sec, juices and amaretto to shaker; cover and shake for 10-15 seconds or until condensation forms on outside of shaker. Strain into prepared glass. Garnish as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

MAI TAI



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Treat yourself to a mai tai cocktail, with the flavours of rum and orange curacao. This recipe serves one, but it's easily multiplied for a party

Provided by Miriam Nice

Categories     Drink

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

25ml golden rum
1 tbsp orange curacao
2 tsp orgeat syrup
25ml lime juice
2 tsp sugar syrup
ice cubes
crushed ice
25ml dark rum
wedge of pineapple, a lime wheel or a cocktail cherry (or all three!)

Steps:

  • Pour the golden rum, curacao, orgeat, lime juice and sugar syrup into a cocktail shaker with a handful of ice cubes. Shake until the outside of the shaker feels really cold.
  • Fill a tumbler with crushed ice then strain the cocktail over it. Slowly pour the dark rum over the top so it stains the top of the drink a rusty gold.
  • Garnish with fruit like pineapple, lime and cocktail cherries if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 28 grams sugar, Protein 0.1 grams protein, Sodium 0.01 milligram of sodium

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