Method
How to make Mai Tai
Follow the 5 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Fill a rocks glass with crushed ice and set it aside so the glass is well chilled.
- 02
Add fresh ice to a shaker, then measure in both rums, triple sec, orgeat, and fresh lime juice.
- 03
Shake firmly for 10–12 seconds; the orgeat should be fully integrated before you pour.
- 04
Strain over the crushed ice, then add a little more crushed ice to form a small mound at the top.
- 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.
Taste Profile
Editorial intensity · 0–5
- SweetnessMedium · 3/5
- SournessMedium · 3/5
- BitternessNone · 0/5
- StrengthHigh · 4/5
- FreshnessMedium · 3/5
Editorial guide. Strength is perceived intensity, not calculated ABV.
Choose the right build
Mai Tai: ingredient choices
Does this Mai Tai contain pineapple juice?
No pineapple juice is listed in this build. Its required ingredients are aged rum, white rum, triple sec, orgeat and lime juice. Compare Jungle Bird for a different rum recipe with pineapple.
Compare Jungle Bird: ingredients and measuresMaking more than one?
Choose servings and combine shopping quantities in the party planner. Scaling ingredients is not a tested make-ahead or storage instruction; follow this recipe’s preparation for each serving.
Plan 2 servings of Mai TaiMissing an ingredient?
Use the linked ingredients in the recipe table to check the required style and available bottle examples. A shared category does not make different bottles exact substitutes.
Check the ingredient listIngredient guidance updated . Based on the two linked Kokto recipe specifications, not a new tasting test. Recipe amounts are unchanged.
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.
- MixAI curated cocktail batch 10seed.recipe.mai-tai · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved