The Mai Tai originated in California and was introduced to Hawaii in the 1940s, where orange and pineapple juices were added to create the Royal Hawaiian Mai Tai. This is Ree’s favorite version of the famous drink.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 10 min |
| Active: | 10 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 6 ounces light rum
- 3 ounces dark rum
- 2 ounces lime juice
- 2 ounces orange liqueur
- 2 ounces almond syrup (like for coffee)
- 4 ounces orange juice
- 5 ounces pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice, plus a few cherries for garnish
- 4 small wedges fresh pineapple, for garnish
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the rums, lime juice, orange liqueur, almond syrup, orange juice and pineapple juice in a mason jar and secure the lid. Shake well. Fill 4 rocks glasses with ice and pour over the mixture.
- Add a splash of cherry juice to each glass. Garnish with the cherries, wedges of fresh pineapple and mint leaves.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 335 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 42 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 34 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 7 mg |
Reviews
Poop
Great cocktail
Ummmmm….amazing!
Made it today, better than the bars I get it at. Delishous.