Description
Celebrate the holidays with this Festive Christmas Mai Tai, a vibrant and flavorful tropical cocktail blending dark and white rums with orange curaçao, almond syrup, fresh lime juice, and a hint of cinnamon. Garnished with fresh mint, cranberries, pineapple, and orange wedges, this refreshing drink is perfect for your holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Alcoholic Ingredients
- 2 oz dark rum
- 1 oz white rum
- 3/4 oz orange curaçao
Syrups and Juices
- 1/4 oz almond syrup (orgeat)
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
Spices and Garnishes
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Crushed ice
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Fresh cranberries for garnish
- Pineapple slice for garnish
- Orange wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the glass: Choose a large tiki mug or hurricane glass and fill it with crushed ice to ensure your cocktail stays chilled throughout enjoyment.
- Combine ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, add dark rum, white rum, orange curaçao, almond syrup, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and ground cinnamon to create the flavor base.
- Shake well: Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to mix and chill all ingredients thoroughly.
- Strain into glass: Strain the cocktail mixture gently into your prepared glass filled with crushed ice, taking care not to disturb the ice too much.
- Layer the dark rum: Float a small amount of additional dark rum on top by pouring it over the back of a spoon, creating an attractive layered effect.
- Garnish: Adorn your Mai Tai with a sprig of fresh mint, fresh cranberries, a slice of pineapple, and an orange wedge to enhance its festive look and aroma.
- Serve immediately: Insert a straw and serve your festive cocktail right away to enjoy the perfect chilled balance of flavors.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best flavor.
- Crushed ice is key for the authentic Mai Tai texture and chilling.
- Floating the dark rum on top adds visual appeal and an extra kick of flavor.
- You can adjust the amount of simple syrup based on your sweetness preference.
- Make sure to shake the cocktail vigorously to blend the cinnamon evenly.
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute rums with spiced rum-flavored syrup or non-alcoholic rum alternatives.
