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Ice Cubes
2-1/2 oz. dark rum
1 oz. light rum
1 oz. orange Curacao or triple sec
1 oz. freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 oz. simple syrup*
1/4 oz. orgeat syrup*
Fresh sprig mint
Lime wedge
Fill cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add rums, Curacao or triple sec, lime juice and orgeat syrup. Shake well.
Fill highball glass 1/2 full with ice cubes. Strain the Mai Tai mixture over the ice. Garnish with mint sprig and lime wedge.
* To make simple syrup by stirring 1/2 cup water into 1 cup sugar in a small saucepan.
Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn off heat and let cool in pan. Store in refrigerator in an air tight container.
* Orgeat is an almond flavored syrup that can be hard to find. It is carried at some gourmet coffee stores.
Serves 1
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