What ingredients are needed to make a mai tai?

Base:

- Light rum

- Dark rum

- Orange curaçao

Sweetener:

- Orgeat syrup

Citrus:

- Lime juice

Flavor:

- Mint leaves

Optional Garnish:

- Pineapple wedge

- Luxardo cherry

- Mint sprig

Instructions:

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

2. Add the light and dark rum, orange curaçao, orgeat syrup, and lime juice to the shaker.

3. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.

4. Strain into a chilled coupe glass or glass filled with crushed ice.

5. Garnish with a pineapple wedge, Luxardo cherry, and a mint sprig.

Tips:

- For a more tropical flavor, use a combination of light and dark Jamaican rum.

- If you don't have any orgeat syrup, you can substitute simple syrup and add a few drops of almond extract.

- To add a bit of spice, add a dash of Angostura bitters.

- Serve immediately and enjoy!