Mai Tai is a classic tropical cocktail, perfect for a warm evening or seaside relaxation. Its name translates from Tahitian as “the best.” Here is the traditional recipe for this drink.

Ingredients:

• Light rum — 45 ml
• Dark rum — 20 ml
• Orange Curaçao liqueur — 15 ml
• Almond syrup (Orgeat) — 15 ml
• Fresh lime juice — 25 ml
• Ice (cubes or crushed)
• Mint sprig and pineapple slice (for garnish)

Steps:

1. Fill a shaker with ice.
2. Add light rum, dark rum, Orange Curaçao, Orgeat syrup, and lime juice.
3. Shake the shaker well to mix the ingredients.
4. Fill a glass (preferably a highball or rocks glass) with ice.
5. Strain the mixture from the shaker into the glass.
6. Garnish with a sprig of mint, a slice of pineapple, or lime.

Tips:

• For a richer taste, use quality rum and freshly squeezed lime juice.
• If Orgeat syrup is unavailable, you can substitute it with simple syrup, though the cocktail will lose some of its signature flavor.

Enjoy your drink! 🍹