Classic cocktail
Mai Tai
Two rums, almond syrup and lime in a layered tiki classic.
Adjust servings & make a shopping list ↗
What you will need
Ingredients for one drink
- 30 ml Amber Jamaican rum
- 30 ml Martinique molasses rum
- 15 ml Orange curaçao
- 15 ml Orgeat almond syrup
- 30 ml Fresh lime juice
- 7.5 ml Simple syrup
- 1 sprig Mint
Bar tools
Jigger, Bar spoon, Strainer, Shaker
How to make it
- Shake the rums, curaçao, orgeat, lime and syrup with ice.
- Pour into a double rocks glass and finish with mint.
BEHIND THE DRINK
The story & background
The IBA reference uses two rum components, orange curaçao, almond orgeat, lime and a little simple syrup. Its recipe is a layered rum-and-citrus drink rather than a pineapple-juice mix.
Measure the citrus and sweetener before mixing. Fresh juice varies in acidity, so start with the recipe and make small adjustments only after tasting the finished drink.
Background reference ↗ Recipe reference ↗Bottles to consider
Explore Mai Tai ingredient ideas from our catalog. Match the spirit style in the recipe and contact your store for current prices and availability.
Make it for your group
The cocktail guide adjusts ingredient quantities and lets you leave out items you already have.
Open this recipe in the guide ↗