Tropical Mango Twist Mai Tai
Summer is the perfect time for enjoying a refreshing mai tai, and this Mango Mai Tai recipe offers a delightful tropical twist with the addition of fresh mango. The sweet and juicy flavors of mango blend seamlessly with the rich rum, orange curaçao, and zesty lime juice, creating a truly vibrant and exotic cocktail. Served over crushed ice and garnished with mango slices and a sprig of fresh mint, this cocktail embodies the essence of a tropical paradise in a glass.
Tropical Mango Twist Mai Tai
A delightful and refreshing mango-infused take on the classic mai tai cocktail, perfect for sipping under the summer sun.
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
1 mins
Total Time
4 mins
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup diced fresh mango (from 1/2 mango)
- 1/4 oz orgeat syrup
- 1 1/2 oz aged rum
- 1/2 oz orange curaçao liqueur
- 1/2 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 oz pineapple juice
- Mango slices for garnish
- Fresh mint sprig for optional garnish
Instructions
- Prepare all the ingredients and a cocktail shaker.
- In the cocktail shaker, muddle the diced mango with orgeat syrup until the fruit is well-juiced.
- Add the aged rum, orange curaçao, lime juice, and pineapple juice to the shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into an old-fashioned glass filled with crushed ice.
- Garnish with mango slices and, if desired, a sprig of fresh mint.
- Serve and enjoy your tropical mango twist mai tai!