Tropical Breeze Mai Tai

The Tropical Breeze Mai Tai is a refreshing and tropical cocktail that captures the essence of a Hawaiian getaway. This original Mai Tai recipe, adapted from the famous Mai Tai served at Smuggler's Cove, combines the crisp flavors of white rum, orange curaçao, lime juice, and orgeat syrup. Served over crushed ice and garnished with a spent lime shell and fresh mint sprigs, this cocktail is a delightful blend of citrus and nutty sweetness, perfect for sipping on a warm day.

Tropical Breeze Mai Tai

A refreshing and tropical Mai Tai cocktail with white rum, orange curaçao, lime juice, and orgeat syrup, served over crushed ice and garnished with mint.

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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 white rum, orange curaçao, lime juice, orgeat syrup, and rich simple syrup.
  3. Shake the ingredients vigorously, then pour the Mai Tai into the rocks glass. Add the ice from the shaker into the glass.
  4. Garnish the cocktail with a spent lime shell and a sprig of mint.