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Shaken · one serving

Mai Tai

A balanced rum sour with almond, orange, and bright lime.

Short answer

Mai Tai is a shaken cocktail made with aged rum, white rum, triple sec, orgeat, and lime juice. A balanced rum sour with almond, orange, and bright lime. Follow the one-serving recipe below for exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodShaken
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Mai Tai ingredients

Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

Mai Tai ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Aged Rum40 ml4 cl1.4 oz2.7 parts
White Rum20 ml2 cl0.7 oz1.3 parts
Triple Sec15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Orgeat15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Lime Juice25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz1.7 parts
Mint (optional)4 leafOptional

Garnish: Mint leaves

Method

How to make Mai Tai

Follow the 5 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Fill a rocks glass with crushed ice and set it aside so the glass is well chilled.

  2. 02

    Add fresh ice to a shaker, then measure in both rums, triple sec, orgeat, and fresh lime juice.

  3. 03

    Shake firmly for 10–12 seconds; the orgeat should be fully integrated before you pour.

  4. 04

    Strain over the crushed ice, then add a little more crushed ice to form a small mound at the top.

  5. 05

    Clap the mint between your hands to release its aroma, tuck it into the ice, and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Mai Tai taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (4/5) and sweetness (3/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness0 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Mai Tai questions

What is in a Mai Tai?

Kokto’s build uses aged rum, white rum, triple sec, orgeat, and lime juice, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a Mai Tai take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a 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 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.

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