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Mai Tai

Published: Jan 17, 2021 · Modified: Sep 6, 2023 by Caitlin Charlton · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you. · Leave a Comment

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The classic, easy Mai Tai recipe is the perfect tropical cocktail drink! Made with just orange and pineapple juices, coconut and dark rum, and orgeat syrup (no grenadine), this pineapple and coconut cocktail is a crowd favorite!

two mai tais in low glasses with orange wedges sticking out next to a white towel, oranges, and a silver cocktail shaker
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This is my father's mai tai recipe that he has been perfecting for years. It is so delicious and guaranteed to make you feel like you are on a tropical vacation. As a nod to our upcoming Hawaiian honeymoon, it was my husband and I's signature drink at our wedding (lovingly named "The Hazel" after our pup).

Key Ingredients:

There are a few very important ingredients (or lack thereof) that make this cocktail so amazing:

  • Orange juice: I recommend using a good quality orange juice.
  • Pineapple juice: adds such a tropical flavor!
  • Dark rum: for the float on top!
  • Coconut rum: adds so much more flavor than traditional white rum
  • Orgeat syrup: this almond and floral syrup adds just the right amount of sweetness
  • No grenadine: many mai tai recipes include grenadine making the drink far too sweet
cocktail shaker with orange juice next to two clear lowball glasses, one filled with orange juice

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How to make a Mai Tai

  1. Combine the coconut rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, orgeat syrup, and ice in a cocktail shaker and shake for 30 seconds, or until ice cold.
  2. Strain the cocktail over a class with ice and top with a dark rum float. Garnish with orange or pineapple slices, if desired!

Mai Tai pitcher tips

For a large crowd, I recommend making a large pitcher of all the ingredients, apart from the dark rum. When you serve each individual drink, top it with the dark rum float.

More refreshing drinks you'll love

  • Tropical Mules
  • Pink Guava Margaritas
  • Sangria with Rose Wine

I hope you love this recipe! If you make this easy mai tai recipe, I'd love to know what you think in the comments below.

two mai tais in low glasses with orange wedges sticking out next to a white towel, oranges, and a silver cocktail shaker

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two mai tais in low glasses with orange wedges sticking out next to a white towel, oranges, and a silver cocktail shaker

Mai Tai

The best tropical easy mai tai recipe with orgeat syrup, coconut rum, dark rum, and orange and pineapple juices (no grenadine).
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Author: Caitlin Charlton

Ingredients

  • 2 oz coconut rum
  • 1.5 oz orange juice
  • 1.5 oz pineapple juice
  • 0.5 oz orgeat syrup
  • 1 oz dark rum
  • orange or pineapple slices for garnish, optional

Instructions

  • Mix coconut rum, orange juice, pineapple juice, and orgeat syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice for 30 seconds. Strain into a glass over ice.
  • Float the dark rum on top. Garnish with pineapple or orange slice (optional).

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