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The Original Mai Tai (1944 – Trader Vic Version)

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This authentic Mai Tai is a classic tiki cocktail made with rum, fresh lime juice, orange curaçao, and orgeat. It’s citrusy, lightly nutty, and perfectly balanced — and easy to make in just a few minutes. Unlike many restaurant versions, a traditional Mai Tai doesn’t include pineapple juice or grenadine.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Cocktail

Ingredients  

  • 2 ounces aged rum
  • ¾ ounce fresh lime juice
  • ½ ounce orange curaçao see notes
  • ½ ounce orgeat
  • Mint leaves and lime wedges to garnish

Method
 

  1. Fill a rocks glass with crushed ice and add a handful of ice to a cocktail shaker.
  2. Add the rum, lime juice, orange curaçao, and orgeat to the shaker and shake until cold.
    2 ounces aged rum, ¾ ounce fresh lime juice, ½ ounce orange curaçao, ½ ounce orgeat
  3. Strain into the rocks glass and garnish with mint and lime.
    Mint leaves and lime wedges
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Notes

Orange curaçao: The best substitute for this is an orange-flavored liqueur such as triple sec. 

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Author: Kristen Stevens
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