This isn't your average rum punch. The Mai Tai Hawaii cocktail layers pineapple juice, citrus, and almondy orgeat with two types of rum for that signature tropical flavor. It's bold, fruity, and done in under 5 minute. No blender required! Just shake, float, and sip!
Another rum cocktail we love is pineapple rum punch, coconut rum hurricane, and pineapple mango rum punch.
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Substitutions
Not everyone has a stocked tiki bar so here's how we would improvise:
- Light rum: White rum or silver rum work great. Coconut rum (like Malibu) gives it a sweeter twist.
- Dark rum: Use spiced rum or blackstrap rum for deeper flavor.
- Orange curacao: Triple sec or Cointreau work fine.
- Orgeat syrup: Try amaretto or almond extract (¼ teaspoon per drink + extra sweetener).
- Pineapple juice: Mango juice or passionfruit juice are solid tropical swaps.
- Lime juice: Fresh is best, but bottled lime juice will work in a pinch.
Directions
Hosting a luau or dreaming of the beach? This easy Mai Tai Hawaii cocktail is fruity, refreshing, and totally island-vibes.
Add Ice To a Glass
Step 2
Add light rum, pineapple juice, lime juice, orange curacao or triple sec, and orgeat. Stir to combine.
Float the Rum
Slowly and carefully float dark rum on top of the drink.
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with fresh pineapple and lime.
Batch Tip
You can batch and freeze the base in a zip-top bag (sans alcohol for mocktail prep or for blending later).
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Storage instructions
Unlikely you'll have leftovers, but just in case:
- Batch tip: You can batch and freeze the base in a zip-top bag (sans alcohol for mocktail prep or for blending later).
- Refrigerate the mix: Store any un-floated cocktail base in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- No ice: If storing, don't include ice in your mix; it waters it down.
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Frequently asked questions, answers and tips:
A sweet almond syrup used in many tiki cocktails. It adds a subtle nutty depth.
Yes! Skip the rum and use a mix of pineapple juice, lime juice, orange juice, and almond syrup.
Make Ahead Tips
Planning a party or just want to prep ahead? This drink is make-ahead friendly!
- Mix the base: Combine light rum, pineapple juice, lime juice, curacao, and orgeat in a pitcher and chill.
- Float later: Add the dark rum just before serving to preserve the classic "float" presentation.
- Prep garnishes: Slice limes and cube fresh pineapple in advance and store them in the fridge for easy cocktail assembly.
Shaken Mai Tai Hawaii Cocktail (with Orgeat)
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz. light rum
- 1 oz. pineapple juice
- 1 oz. lime juice
- ½ oz. orange curacao or triple sec
- ½ oz orgeat
- ½ oz dark rum
- Fresh pineapple chunks and lime wheels for garnish
- Ice
Instructions
- Fill your favorite cocktail glass with ice.Ice
- Add light rum, pineapple juice, lime juice, orange curacao or triple sec, and orgeat.1 ½ oz. light rum, 1 oz. pineapple juice, 1 oz. lime juice, ½ oz. orange curacao, ½ oz orgeat
- Stir to combine.
- Float dark rum on top of the drink.½ oz dark rum
- Garnish with fresh pineapple and lime.Fresh pineapple chunks and lime wheels for garnish
Nutrition
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
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