Refreshing Blackberry Basil Mai Tai A Twist on a Classic!
"Indulgein the Refreshingly Bold Blackberry Basil Mai Tai A Vibrant Cocktail You’llCrave!"
Ingredients
- 8 fresh blackberries
- 6-8 fresh basil leaves plus more for garnish
- 1 oz lime juice freshly squeezed
- ¾ oz orgeat syrup an almond-flavored syrup
- ¾ oz triple sec
- 1½ oz white rum
- ¾ oz dark rum for topping
- Crushed ice
- Blackberry and basil sprig for garnish
Instructions
- Muddle the blackberries and basil: In a cocktail shaker, add the fresh blackberries and basil leaves. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently crush the ingredients together. This releases the juices from the blackberries and the essential oils from the basil, infusing the drink with flavor.
- Add the liquids: Pour in the lime juice, orgeat syrup, triple sec, and white rum into the shaker. Fill the shaker with crushed ice.
- Shake it up: Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the mixture is well combined and chilled.
- Strain: Strain the cocktail into a glass filled with more crushed ice.
- Top it off: Slowly pour the dark rum on top of the drink for a gorgeous layered effect.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with a fresh blackberry and a sprig of basil for a beautiful, aromatic finish. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Notes:
• Feel free to adjust the ingredients to your taste—this cocktail is very customizable! • To make the drink visually stunning, use a clear glass so the deep purple blackberry color and dark rum layer shine through.