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Mai Tai
Two rums form the base, with orgeat and lime bringing a rounded sweet-tart balance.
IBA specified-rum version
For one serving
Ingredients
- Jamaican Rum30 ml / 1.01 US fl oz
- Martinique Molasses Rum
The IBA specifies molasses-based rum from Martinique
30 ml / 1.01 US fl oz - Orange Curaçao15 ml / 0.51 US fl oz
- Orgeat15 ml / 0.51 US fl oz
- Lime Juice30 ml / 1.01 US fl oz
- Simple Syrup7.5 ml / 0.25 US fl oz
US fl oz amounts are rounded; use ml for exact measures.
To garnishPineapple wedge, Mint sprig, Lime twist
Make it
- Pour all ingredients into a shaker and fill with ice.
- Shake hard for about 10 seconds.
- Pour into an old-fashioned glass, ice and all; no straining needed.
- Add a pineapple spear and a small sprig of mint.
Recipe reference
Uses Jamaican amber rum and Martinique molasses-based rum. Molasses-based rum and rhum agricole are different styles.
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