Mai Tai (aka "Trader’s Treasure")
Difficulty: 2 (Moderate - requires shaking, muddling, or 4+ ingredients)
Type: Highball
Ingredients:
- 2 oz aged rum
- 3/4 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz orange curaçao
- 1/4 oz orgeat
- 1/4 oz simple syrup
- Mint sprig
Instructions:
- Shake with ice until cold.
- Strain over crushed ice.
- Garnish with mint and spent lime shell.
Description:
Almond, citrus, and rum harmony—tiki’s crown jewel when made right.