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Tropical Sunset Mai Tai

Discover the best Tropical Sunset Mai Tai recipe and enjoy a taste of paradise with this easy-to-make cocktail.

Time: Prep: 5 minutes Cook: N/A Total: 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Cuisine: Hawaiian

Allergens

Contains alcohol (Rum), which may contain traces of sulfites.

Ingredients

  • 3 oz Dark Rum 2 oz Orange Curacao 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice 1/2 oz Orgeat Syrup Ice Cubes Garnish: Orange Wheel, Maraschino Cherry

Instructions

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Add the dark rum, orange curacao, fresh lime juice, and orgeat syrup to the shaker.
  3. Shake well until the mix is chilled and frothy.
  4. Strain into two Mai Tai glasses filled with crushed ice.
  5. Garnish each glass with an orange wheel and a maraschino cherry.

Chef’s Insight

The Tropical Sunset Mai Tai is a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors, with a hint of warmth from the dark rum.

Notes

The Tropical Sunset Mai Tai is best enjoyed responsibly, in moderation.

Cultural or Historical Background

Mai Tais originated in the 1940s at Trader Vic's restaurant in Oakland, California, and quickly became synonymous with tropical paradise.