Happy Place Recipe, Classic Mai Tai
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Happy Place Recipe, Classic Mai Tai

It's 5 o'clock somewhere!

Transport yourself to a tropical happy place with this classic mai tai recipe! This cocktail is equal parts delicious and sophisticated, not to mention it's strong enough to make you feel like you're hanging on the beaches of Hawaii. Gather your rum, juices and shaker – you'll be a mixologist in no time.


INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 ounces white rum

3/4 ounce orange curaçao (or high quality triple sec)

3/4 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed

1/2 ounce orgeat (almond syrup)

1/2 ounce dark rum

Garnish: lime wheel

Garnish: Mint sprig

RECIPE PREPARATION

Pour white rum, curaçao, lime juice and orgeat into a cocktail shaker with crushed ice.

Shake lightly for about 5 seconds.

Pour into a rocks glass.

Float the dark rum over the top (optional)

Garnish with a lime wheel and mint sprig.

Written By: Parachute Team
Photographs By: Jessica Schramm for Parachute

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