Pacific Breeze Mai Tai

This Pacific Breeze Mai Tai recipe stays true to the original version, served at Smuggler's Cove. It combines the crispness of white rum with the citrusy kick of orange curaçao and lime juice, balanced by the sweetness of orgeat syrup and rich simple syrup. This refreshing cocktail is an iconic Hawaiian favorite, perfect for sipping by the beach or during a tropical getaway.

Pacific Breeze Mai Tai

A refreshing and iconic Hawaiian cocktail featuring white rum, orange curaçao, lime juice, orgeat syrup, and rich simple syrup.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 fl ounces White rum
  • 1/2 fl ounce orange curaçao
  • 3/4 fl ounces Lime juice
  • 1/4 fl ounces orgeat syrup
  • 1/4 fl ounces Rich simple syrup
  • Spent lime shells
  • Fresh mint sprigs

Instructions

  1. Fill a rocks glass halfway with crushed ice.
  2. In a cocktail shaker filled with crushed ice, combine the rum, orange curaçao, lime juice, orgeat syrup, and rich simple syrup.
  3. Shake vigorously, then pour the mai tai into the rocks glass. Empty the ice from the shaker into the glass.
  4. Garnish with a spent lime shell and a sprig of mint.