It's officially summer everyone! Sunny days, bbq grills, sandy beaches galore. I don't know about you but I've been dreaming about sandy beaches for a few months now. White sandy beaches to be exact, with bright turquoise water. Tropical vacation anyone?? How about we sip on one of these Tropical Mai Tai Cocktails while we plan shall we?
PS I miiiiight have tropical vacations on the brain because I miiiiiight be thinking about a honeymoon.....because I got ENGAGED!!!! . Literally 3 days ago so I'm still in lalaland about it so basically lots of Champagne and pinteresting has been happening.
ANYway, these Mai Tai's are a sure way to get summer going instantly. My Dad has been making these for years and they have become a staple for the long, warm days of this season. This Mai Tai recipe uses Grand Marnier for a sweeter curaçao than Contreau but you can use either one you like, or triple sec if you don't have any! So with that in mind, go enjoy the sunshine and cheers everyone!
Tropical Mai Tai Cocktail
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounces Rum
- ½ ounces Grand Marnier or Triple Sec
- 1 ounce pineapple juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 6 ounce orange juice
- ¼ ounces grenadine
- Splash dark rum
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Instructions
- In a 16 ounce glass filled halfway with ice, pour rum, grand mariner, pineapple juice, lemon juice, and orange juice together and stir.
- Pour grenadine over the top and let settle through the drink. Top off with a splash of dark rum and garnish with cherries and slices of pineapple if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
Gina says
Congratulations!!! Enjoy every minute of it 🙂
Lionel Crerar says
I found that a spiced rum version of this recipes highlights the flavors much more and give the vanillas in the rum more stage performance, but still a amazing recipe none the less, Thanks Aberdeen for this classic!
Aberdeen says
You're very welcome!
Marcus says
Hi Aberdeen, Congratulations to youuu! This tropical drink you introduced to us is a perfect party beverage and the pineapple wedge at the top of the glass makes it look perfect!
Claudia says
It looks delicious, but this is not a Mai Tai. Mai Tai's don't have pineapple juice, lemon juice, orange juice or grenadine. Also, a Mai Tai is garnished with a mint sprig and a spent lime half, to look like an island and palm tree. This is more like Planter's Punch, which is a great cocktail. I love a good Planter's Punch!
Sara Davis says
How do you get the ambre look? Getting the red to settle at the bottom its beautiful!
Chris Senzamici says
Add an ounce of Passion fruit juice. So good!