Welcome to the GND Recipes Library! Forget the overly sweet, neon-red juices you might find at tourist resorts. The true, original Mai Tai invented in the 1940s is a perfectly balanced, rum-forward masterpiece. It combines the deep, molasses notes of aged Jamaican rum with the nutty sweetness of almond orgeat and fresh citrus.

Recipe Details

• Prep Time: 4 Minutes

• Servings: 1 Drink

• Difficulty: Medium

Ingredients

• 2 oz Premium Aged Rum (or a blend of dark and light rums)

• 1/2 oz Orange Curaçao (or high-quality Triple Sec)

• 3/4 oz Fresh lime juice

• 1/2 oz Orgeat syrup (almond syrup)

• 1/4 oz Simple syrup (optional)

• Crushed ice

• GND Pineapple Half Slices for garnish

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Combine: In a cocktail shaker, add the rum, orange Curaçao, lime juice, orgeat, and simple syrup.

2. Shake: Fill with crushed ice and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds to chill and dilute.

3. Pour: Pour the entire contents (do not strain) into a large double rocks glass or a classic Tiki mug. Top with more crushed ice if needed.

4. Garnish: Create an extravagant island presentation by tucking a dehydrated pineapple half-slice right into the ice.

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