Passionately Mai Tai

This Passion Fruit Mai Tai Cocktail Recipe puts a delightful twist on the classic Mai Tai by incorporating the tropical flavors of passion fruit juice. It retains the essential Mai Tai character while adding a refreshing and exotic touch. The combination of mint, passion fruit juice, light and dark rum, and citrus creates a flavorful and balanced cocktail that is perfect for a beach vacation or a summer gathering.

Passionately Mai Tai

A delightful twist on the classic Mai Tai, this cocktail blends the tropical flavors of passion fruit juice with the essential Mai Tai ingredients, creating a refreshing and exotic drink.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 sprigs fresh mint
  • 3 oz 100% pure passion fruit juice
  • 1 oz light rum
  • 1/2 oz freshly-squeezed lime juice
  • 1/2 oz Cointreau or other orange liqueur
  • 1/4 oz simple syrup
  • 1 oz dark rum

Instructions

  1. Gently slap a few mint leaves and place them in a cocktail shaker.
  2. Add passion fruit juice, light rum, lime juice, orange liqueur, and simple syrup to the shaker.
  3. Fill the shaker halfway with ice and shake for 10-15 seconds.
  4. Strain the mixture into a chilled rocks glass and add a few ice cubes.
  5. Garnish with the remaining mint leaves.
  6. For the float, carefully pour the dark rum over the back of a spoon to create a layered effect.