Classic Mai Tai

Now that we are living in Hawaii I thought it only appropriate to share a recipe for Hawaii’s signature cocktail, the Mai Tai. If you have yet to try this tropical goodness do yourself a favor and run to your local store and get the ingredients and shake one up. With one sip you’ll be instantly transported to a tropical island… or at least you’ll feel like you’re sitting on a white sand beach instead of your couch! But really, I can’t get enough, they are delicious. Thank you Hawaii!

Classic Mai Tai:

Adapted from Trader Vic’s Recipe

Ingredients:
– 2 ounces Jamaican Rum
– 1/2 ounce French Garner Orgeat
– 1/2 ounce orange Curacao liqueur
– 1/4 ounce simple syrup
– juice from 1 lime
– ice
– pineapple for garnish

Directions:
– Add all ingredients except garnish to a shaker filled with ice. Shake and pour over ice. Garnish with pineapple and lime.

Enjoy!