Tropical Sunset Mai Tai

This refreshing and tropical Easy Mai Tai cocktail is the perfect blend of light rum, orange liqueur, and freshly squeezed lime juice, giving you a taste of the tropics with every sip. The addition of orgeat and a float of dark rum adds depth and complexity to this classic cocktail. Served over ice and garnished with a lime wheel, it's a delightful and easy-to-make drink for any occasion.

Tropical Sunset Mai Tai

A refreshing and tropical Mai Tai cocktail with light rum, orange liqueur, lime juice, orgeat, and a float of dark rum.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz light rum
  • 3/4 oz orange liqueur
  • 3/4 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1/2 oz orgeat
  • 1/2 oz dark rum
  • Garnish: lime wheel

Instructions

  1. In a shaker with ice, combine the light rum, orange liqueur, freshly squeezed lime juice, and orgeat.
  2. Shake the ingredients well.
  3. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
  4. Gently pour the dark rum over the top of the drink to create a float.
  5. Garnish the cocktail with a lime wheel.