How to Make Nixon's Favorite Mai Tai
Here’s a classic Mai Tai cocktail recipe for you:
Ingredients
2 oz. light rum
3/4 oz. orange curaçao
1/2 oz. orgeat syrup
1/2 oz. simple syrup
1 oz. fresh lime juice
1/2 oz. dark rum (for float)
Mint leaves (for garnish)
Lime wedge (for garnish)
Crushed ice
Instructions
Combine Ingredients: In a shaker, add the light rum, orange curaçao, orgeat syrup, simple syrup, and fresh lime juice. Fill with crushed ice.
Shake: Shake well until chilled.
Strain: Pour the mixture into a glass filled with crushed ice.
Float Dark Rum: Carefully float the dark rum on top by pouring it over the back of a spoon.
Garnish: Add a sprig of mint and a lime wedge for garnish.
Enjoy!
Serve it with a straw, and enjoy your tropical escape!