Mai Tai Cocktail

Name: Mai Tai Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp Powdered Sugar; 2 oz Mr. Boston Rum; 1 oz Mr. Boston Triple Sec; 1 tbsp(s) Orgeat or Almond Flavored Syrup; 1 tbsp(s) Grenadine; 1 tbsp(s) Lime Juice

A Mai Tai is a balanced rum cocktail combining Mr. Boston rum, triple sec, orgeat syrup, and fresh lime juice for a smooth, slightly sweet tropical drink.

🏷️Equipment: old-fashioned glass

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$14–$23

Recipe Source

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From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Mr. Boston Official Bartender's Guide 50th Anniversary Edition

Ingredients

1/2 tsp Powdered Sugar
2 oz Mr. Boston Rum
1 oz Mr. Boston Triple Sec

1 tbsp(s) Orgeat or Almond Flavored Syrup

1 tbsp(s) Grenadine

1 tbsp(s) Lime Juice

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Instructions

1
Shake with ice and strain into large old-fashioned glass about 1/3 full with crushed ice.
2
Decorate with a maraschino cherry speared to a wedge of fresh pineapple.
3
For a hair raiser, top with a dash of 151 proof rum; for a true Hawaiian effect float an orchid on each drink.
4
Serve with straws.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Use fresh lime juice rather than bottled for better balance and brightness against the sweet orgeat and grenadine.
Chill your glass with ice before straining the cocktail to maintain proper serving temperature.
Don't over-dilute: shake for 10-12 seconds with plenty of ice to chill without excessive watering down.
Layer the grenadine last or drizzle it gently to create a visually distinct bottom layer.

Substitutions

Orgeat → Almond syrup or homemade almond-sugar syrup (slightly less authentic but accessible)
Mr. Boston Triple Sec → Cointreau or other quality orange liqueur (more expensive but smoother)
Grenadine → Pomegranate juice reduced with sugar (fresher flavor, less sweet)

Equipment

cocktail shaker · bar spoon · jigger · strainer

Common Questions

What is orgeat syrup and can I make it at home?

Orgeat is an almond-flavored syrup essential to authentic Mai Tais. You can substitute with store-bought almond syrup or make a simple almond extract syrup at home.