Tropical Breeze Mai Tai

The Tropical Breeze Mai Tai is a refreshing and tropical cocktail that will transport you to a Hawaiian paradise with its blend of white rum, orange curaçao, lime juice, and orgeat syrup. This original Mai Tai recipe, adapted from the renowned Smuggler's Cove, captures the true essence of this iconic Hawaiian cocktail. Served over crushed ice and garnished with fresh mint and a spent lime shell, it's the perfect drink to enjoy on a sunny day or at a tropical-themed gathering.

Tropical Breeze Mai Tai

A refreshing and tropical Mai Tai cocktail made with white rum, orange curaçao, lime juice, and orgeat syrup, garnished with fresh mint and a spent lime shell.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 fl ounces white rum
  • 1/2 fl ounce orange curaçao
  • 3/4 fl ounces lime juice
  • 1/4 fl ounces orgeat syrup
  • 1/4 fl ounces rich simple syrup
  • Spent lime shells
  • Fresh mint sprigs

Instructions

  1. Fill a rocks glass halfway with crushed ice.
  2. In a cocktail shaker filled halfway with crushed ice, combine the rum, orange curaçao, lime juice, orgeat syrup, and rich simple syrup.
  3. Shake the mixture vigorously and then pour the Mai Tai into the rocks glass.
  4. Empty the ice from the shaker into the glass.
  5. Garnish with a spent lime shell and a sprig of mint.