Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Classic Mai Tai

July 01, 2024  •  Leave a Comment

Hey there! 

 It's July 1st, 4th of July week-- summer is officially here!! The Mai Tai is synonymous with tropical sunshine in my opinion and this feels like the perfect time to make one! We hope you enjoy! As always, if you make any of our drinks, take a picture and share them with us online! Instagram ---> @ staynfocusimages

Special thanks to Viski for gifting us this tiki set of straws, cocktail picks, low ball and high ball glasses!

This recipe makes 1 drink! Let's get started!

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Here's what you need:

For Garnish
Pineapple Wedge
Cherry


For Drink
1.5 oz. White Rum
1/2 oz. Orange Curaçao

1 oz. Orgeat
3/4 oz. Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
1/2 ounce dark rum (float)
Ice

 

You will also need 1 rocks tumbler glass and shaker cup.

 

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Let's Make the Drink!

  1. In your shaker cup add all ingredients except the dark rum:
    • 1.5 oz. White Rum
    • 1/2 oz. Orange Curaçao (can substitute for Triple Sec, Grand Marnier or Cointreau)
    • 1 oz. Orgeat
    • 3/4 oz. Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
    • Ice
  2.  Shake well to chill.
  3. Strain into your ice filled & chilled rocks tumbler.
  4. Float 1/2 oz dark rum on top.
  5. Garnish with pineapple wedge, cherry and pineapple leaves if you wish.
  6. Grab a seat at the pool and Enjoy!

        

 

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Press Play! 

 


 

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“Live in the sunshine. Swim in the sea. Drink in the wild air.”

– Ralph Waldo Emerson
 


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