RCI-BV.004.0115.001
Mai Tai
Mai Tai translated means out of this world was created in Tahiti.
Prep10 min
Cook0 min
Total10 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- one part curacao1 unit
- 1 unit
- four parts rum1 unit
- juice from half a fresh lime1 unit
- splash of sugar syrup1 unit
- twist of lime peel1 unit
- pineapple chunk1 unit
- 1 unit
Method
1
Chill four cocktail glasses by filling them with ice and setting aside for 1-2 minutes, then discard the ice.
2
Pour one part curacao into a mixing glass or cocktail shaker.
3
Add one part apricot brandy to the mixing glass.
4
Add one part rum to the mixture.
5
Pour juice from half a fresh lime into the mixing glass.
6
Add a splash of sugar syrup to the mixing glass.
7
Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir vigorously for 10-15 seconds until well-chilled and diluted.
8
Strain the mixture evenly into the four prepared glasses filled with fresh ice.
9
Garnish each cocktail with a twist of lime peel by expressing the oils over the drink and dropping it in.
10
Top each Mai Tai with a pineapple chunk and a maraschino cherry on a cocktail pick, then serve immediately.