THE ORIGINAL MAI TAI

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     beverage

Time 5m

Yield 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 ounces Myers's Plantation Rum
1 ounce Cuban Rum
3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
1 ounce fresh grapefruit juice
1/4 Falernum*
1/2 ounce Cointreau
2 dashes Angostura bitters
1 dash Pernod
1 cup cracked ice
Slice squeezed lime, for garnish
Pineapple spear, for garnish
Mint sprig, for garnish
*Falernum is a lime/ginger based syrup and can be found in some large liquor stores.

Steps:

  • Pour all the liquids into a cocktail shaker. Fill it with ice and shake for about 30 seconds. Pour it all into a 16-ounce double old-fashioned glass. Garnish with lime slice, pineapple, and mint sprig.

John Pela
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This is the best Mai Tai recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Karl Fahad
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This Mai Tai is so refreshing and delicious. It's the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day.


Shaneaka Butler
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I've never made a Mai Tai before, but this recipe made it so easy. It turned out great and I'll definitely be making it again.


Binod Kadel
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This Mai Tai is the perfect party cocktail! It's easy to make and always a hit with my friends.


Shooting Range Gaming Zone
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I'm not a big fan of Mai Tais, but this recipe is actually pretty good. It's not too sweet and the flavors are well-balanced.


Teon Kjiroski
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This Mai Tai is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still a good recipe. I might try using less orgeat syrup next time.


Sameh Mohamed
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I love the combination of flavors in this Mai Tai. The lime juice and orgeat syrup really complement each other well.


Alnd Alndzyad
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This Mai Tai is the perfect summer cocktail! It's refreshing, flavorful, and just the right amount of boozy.


Richard Allen
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I've tried a lot of Mai Tai recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


sophia lebherz
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This Mai Tai recipe is the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and boozy. I love that it uses fresh lime juice and orgeat syrup, which really makes the flavors pop.