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Shaken · 1 serving

Bitter Mai Tai

A balanced shaken cocktail combining red bitter aperitif, lime juice, jamaican rum.

Short answer

Bitter Mai Tai is a shaken cocktail made with red bitter aperitif, lime juice, jamaican rum, orgeat, and triple sec. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Bitter Mai Tai ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Bitter Mai Tai ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Red bitter aperitif45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts
Lime Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Jamaican rum22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Orgeat22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Triple Sec15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part

Garnish: Mint sprig

Method

How to make Bitter Mai Tai

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a double rocks glass and select one compact, healthy mint sprig for the garnish.

  2. 02

    Measure the red bitter aperitif, lime juice, Jamaican rum, orgeat, and triple sec into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Add crushed ice and shake hard for 8–10 seconds until cold and integrated.

  4. 04

    Pour the entire contents unstrained into the chilled glass.

  5. 05

    Crown with a small amount of fresh crushed ice only if needed, keeping the mound below the garnish.

  6. 06

    Clap the mint once to release its aroma, place it upright at the rim, and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Bitter Mai Tai taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and freshness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Bitter Mai Tai questions

What is in a Bitter Mai Tai?

Kokto’s build uses red bitter aperitif, lime juice, jamaican rum, orgeat, and triple sec.

How long does a Bitter Mai Tai take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Bitter Mai Tai prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Bitter Mai Tai alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B027https://punchdrink.com/recipes/bitter-mai-tai/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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