Mai Tai

A lot of people have their own Mai Tai recipe, and that's what's so great about tiki cocktails. This cocktail calls for rum, and with so many different styles, you can really make this one your own. The recipe I use is a blend of rums that hit all different flavour profiles and something that a classy pirate might drink. Purchasing multiple rums can be quite pricy so you can also totally make a Mai Tai with just Jamaican Rum. I’ve also made my own orgeat syrup but you can purchase it instead to save you time. Grab yourself a 7 piece cocktail set from Black Pineapple here, invite some friends over and get cocktail making!

INGRIDIENTS

1 oz. (30 ml) Jamaican Rum

1 oz. (30 ml) Rum Agricole

1/2 oz. (15 ml) Dark Rum

1/2 oz. (15 ml) Orange Curaçao Liquor

1 oz. (30 ml) fresh lime juice

1/2 oz. (15 ml) orgeat syrup

Mint sprig, half lime shell, and a cocktail cherry for garnish

HOW TO MAKE

Shake all ingredients with ice except the dark rum and strain into glass with crushed ice. Top with dark rum, garnish and enjoy! To make with Jamaican Run only use 2 oz. (60ml) instead.

ORGEAT SYRUP

3 cups white sugar

2 cups unsweetened almond milk

1 tsp orange blossom water

1/2 tsp rose water

1/2 tsp almond extrac

HOW TO MAKE

In a medium sauce pan, combine sugar and almond milk. Stir over heat until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and add orange blossom water, rose water, and almond extract. Stir to combine.