What ingredients do I need to make the Mai Tai Recipe?

This Mai Tai cocktail recipe is made with: light rum, creme de almond, triple sec, sweet and sour mix, pineapple juice, Myer's® dark rum.

How long does it take to mix the Mai Tai?

Mai Tai only has a few ingredients, as with any other cocktail recipe, so it's pretty quick and easy to make and mix.

Is Mai Tai a great cocktail?

Mai Tai is a team's favorite. This is one of the best variations of this drink, it's a cocktail that's a favorite of 40 other cocktail lovers. Be sure to check out the other variations as well.

Mai Tai Recipe | Crystal Mixer

Name: Mai Tai Recipe
Prep time: 4 min
Cook time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 oz light rum; 1/2 oz creme de almond; 1/2 oz triple sec; sweet and sour mix; pineapple juice; 1/2 oz Myer's® dark rum

How To Make Mai Tai

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Mai Tai Ingredients

1 oz light rum
1/2 oz creme de almond
1/2 oz triple sec
sweet and sour mix
pineapple juice
1/2 oz Myer's® dark rum

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Serves / Yield: 1 serving
Ready in: 4 min
Nutrition: approximately 160 Calories
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Glass to use for the Mai Tai Recipe

It's recommended drinkware to use is the Collins Glass for the Mai Tai Recipe for best presentation.

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Mai Tai Drink Recipe Instructions

Mai Tai Recipe Preparation & Instructions:

Pour light rum, creme de almond and triple sec, in order, into a collins glass. Almost fill with equal parts of sweet and sour mix and pineapple juice. Add dark rum, a large straw, and serve unstirred.

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