Perfect Tropical Passion Fruit Mai Tai
SipParadise: The Irresistible Tropical Passion Fruit Mai Tai Cocktail
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker,
- strainer
- glass,
- jigger,
Ingredients
- 2 oz dark rum preferably Jamaican
- 1 oz white rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz passion fruit puree or juice
- ½ oz orange curaçao
- ½ oz orgeat almond syrup
- ½ oz simple syrup
- Crushed ice
- Garnish: lime wheel mint sprig, and a slice of fresh passion fruit
Instructions
- Chill Your Glass: Start by chilling your glass. You can do this by filling it with ice water while you prepare the ingredients.
- Prepare the Cocktail: In a shaker, combine the dark rum, white rum, fresh lime juice, passion fruit puree, orange curaçao, orgeat syrup, and simple syrup. Add ice cubes to the shaker—enough to cool everything down.
- Shake It Up: Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds. The goal here is to chill the ingredients and create a slight froth from the passion fruit puree.
- Serve: Dump the ice water out of your chilled glass. Fill the glass about halfway with crushed ice and strain the cocktail mixture into the glass.
- Garnish Like a Pro: For the finishing touch, garnish your Mai Tai with a lime wheel, a sprig of fresh mint, and a slice of passion fruit for an extra tropical feel.
Notes
• Adjust the sweetness by playing around with the simple syrup and passion fruit quantities.
• If you like a smokier flavor, try using a splash of aged rum or mezcal.