MAI TAI

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Done right, a proper mai tai is a thing of beauty. Honolulu native Julie Reiner makes the classic version, sparkling with fresh lime juice, several types of rum, toasted orgeat, and a splash of orange liqueur.

Provided by Julie Reiner

Categories     beverage

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 ounce lime juice
1/2 ounce orange curaçao, preferably Pierre Ferrand brand
1/2 ounce toasted almond orgeat, preferably Tiki Adam brand
1 ounce light rum
1 ounce dark aged rum
Ice cubes
Crushed ice
1 sprig mint
lime wheel
Orchid, optional

Steps:

  • Put lime juice, curaçao, toasted orgeat, light rum, and dark rum in a cocktail shaker. Add 3 ice cubes, cover, and shake. Uncover, then pour through a Hawthorne strainer into a serving glass filled with crushed ice. Add more crushed ice and, if you like, an extra ½-ounce pour (or "float") of dark rum. Garnish lavishly, with a sprig of mint, a lime wheel, and an orchid.

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