Best Modern Mai Tai Recipes

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MAI TAI



Mai Tai image

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.

MODERN MAI TAI



Modern Mai Tai image

Recipe courtesy of Frank Cisneros.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Yield Makes 1

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 ounces aged rum
1/2 ounce rhum agricole
3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
1/2 ounce almond cordial
1/2 ounce Curacao of Curacao
Freshly crushed ice
Mint sprig, for garnish

Steps:

  • Shake rums, lime juice, cordial, and Curacao briefly in a cocktail shaker. Pour into a large tumbler over ice. Garnish with mint sprig (and an umbrella if desired).

MAI TAI FOR A CROWD



Mai Tai for a Crowd image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     beverage

Time 5m

Yield 4 drinks

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup light rum
1 cup Jamaican rum
1 cup orange liqueur
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup orgeat (almond) syrup
Grenadine, for topping
Lime wheels, for garnish
Orange wheels, for garnish
Maraschino cherries, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large pitcher, add the light rum, Jamaican rum, orange liqueur, lime juice, orange juice and orgeat syrup and stir until combined. Add crushed ice to rocks glasses, then pour the mai tai over the ice. Add a splash of grenadine to each, then garnish with an orange wheel, lime wheel and maraschino cherry.

MAI TAI



Mai Tai image

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).

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