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Orgeat: cocktail uses and amounts

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Short answer

Mai Tai uses orgeat. Mai Tai lists 15 ml for 1 serving. Compare the 1 recipe below for the remaining ingredients and preparation steps.
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At a glance

Start with Mai Tai

Mai Tai takes about 6 minutes and lists 15 ml of orgeat.

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

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

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Measurements and preparation

How much orgeat should you use?

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What to mix with orgeat

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Quick answers

Orgeat cocktail questions

Which cocktails use orgeat?

Mai Tai uses orgeat. Mai Tai lists 15 ml for 1 serving. Compare the 1 recipe below for the remaining ingredients and preparation steps.

How much orgeat do I need for a cocktail?

Mai Tai lists 15 ml for 1 serving. Use the amount in your chosen recipe: these examples are different drink specifications, not interchangeable ratios.

What else do I need to make Mai Tai?

Alongside orgeat, the required ingredients for Mai Tai are 40 ml aged rum, 20 ml white rum, 15 ml triple sec, and 25 ml lime juice. Its shaken preparation takes about 6 minutes. Open the recipe for optional garnishes and the complete method.

Is orgeat required or optional?

Orgeat is required in 1 of the 1 linked recipe. Every recipe in this collection lists it as a required ingredient.

Evidence

Sources & editorial note

Recipe amounts, preparation notes and ingredient combinations come from Kokto’s dated 100-recipe catalog. Counts cover this published set. Recipes are listed alphabetically; the quick starting point uses preparation time, then required-ingredient count. Taste scores are Kokto’s recipe profiles, not customer ratings. Ingredient combinations describe the linked recipes rather than substitution advice.

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