# Mai Tai
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# Mai Tai

### Flavor Profile

A tropical, nutty, and citrusy cocktail with a rich rum base, balanced by orgeat syrup, lime juice, and orange liqueur.

### Presentation

Served in a double old-fashioned glass over crushed ice, garnished with a lime wedge and a mint sprig.

### Creative Variations

Variations include the Royal Mai Tai (adding pineapple juice) and the Smoked Mai Tai (using a smoky rum float).

### Food Pairings

Perfect with grilled seafood, Polynesian cuisine, and tropical fruits.

# Ingredients needed for Mai Tai

*   4 cl Dark rum
*   2 cl Lime juice
*   1.5 cl Orange Liqueur

# How to make Mai Tai cocktail

1.  Fill a shaker with ice.
2.  Add all ingredients except the dark rum.
3.  Shake well and strain into a glass filled with crushed ice.
4.  Float the dark rum on top.
5.  Garnish with a lime wedge and mint sprig.