Mai Tai
Rum, citrus, orgeat — the defining tiki cocktail.
Ingredients
| Aged rum | 1.5 oz |
| White rum | 0.5 oz |
| Fresh lime juice | 0.75 oz |
| Orange curaçao | 0.5 oz |
| Orgeat | 0.5 oz |
| Total volume | 3.75 oz |
Garnish: Mint sprig, lime shell, orchid
Tip: change “Make” to scale the recipe, or switch units for the metric world.
How to make it
Shaken · Medium · about 3 minutes
- 1
Add the aged rum, white rum, fresh lime juice, orange curaçao and orgeat to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- 2
Shake hard for 10–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker frosts over.
- 3
Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- 4
Garnish with mint sprig, lime shell, orchid.
Tools you'll need
Making a batch for a party?
Here's a pre-calculated batch of 12 with 27% dilution water built in. Scale to any number with the batch calculator →
| Ingredient | × 12 | Bottles |
|---|---|---|
| Aged rum | 18.0 oz | 1 |
| White rum | 6.0 oz | 1 |
| Fresh lime juice | 9.0 oz | 1 |
| Orange curaçao | 6.0 oz | 1 |
| Orgeat | 6.0 oz | 1 |
BatchPour tools produce estimates for planning purposes only. Actual dilution, ABV, and ingredient yields vary by technique, ice temperature, and produce. Always taste and adjust. Drink responsibly.
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Mai Tai FAQ
What's in a Mai Tai?
A classic Mai Tai is made with aged rum, white rum, fresh lime juice, orange curaçao, orgeat. It's shaken and served in a rocks or tiki mug glass.
What is the ABV of a Mai Tai?
A classic Mai Tai is approximately 26.7% ABV — about 1.67 US standard drinks per serving once you account for dilution.
Should I shake or stir a Mai Tai?
Shake it. Citrus and other non-spirit ingredients need the aeration and hard chill that shaking gives.
How do I batch Mai Tais for a party?
Scale every ingredient by your guest count, then add about 27% dilution water. The BatchPour batch calculator does the math for any number.