Non Alcoholic Mai Tai (Printable Version)
Vibrant tropical blend of citrus juices with orgeat and grenadine layers for a refreshing alcohol-free tiki experience.
# What You Need:
→ Fruit Juices
01 - 3 oz fresh orange juice
02 - 2 oz pineapple juice
03 - 1 oz fresh lime juice
→ Syrups & Sweeteners
04 - 1 oz orgeat syrup
05 - 0.5 oz simple syrup
→ Other
06 - 0.5 oz grenadine
07 - Crushed ice
→ Garnish
08 - 2 orange slices
09 - 2 maraschino cherries
10 - Fresh mint sprigs
# Directions:
01 - Fill two old-fashioned glasses to the top with crushed ice, ensuring there's enough room for the liquid ingredients.
02 - Combine orange juice, pineapple juice, lime juice, orgeat syrup, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds to thoroughly blend and chill the mixture.
03 - Strain the mixture evenly into the prepared glasses over the crushed ice.
04 - Slowly pour 0.25 oz grenadine into each glass, allowing it to settle at the bottom for a beautiful layered effect.
05 - Place an orange slice and maraschino cherry on the rim of each glass, then top with a fresh mint sprig. Serve immediately with straws.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The orgeat brings that nutty richness you usually only get from aged spirits
- You can whip these up in under five minutes for unexpected guests
02 -
- Fresh squeezed lime juice makes a massive difference over bottled stuff
- The grenadine settles best if you pour it slowly over the back of a spoon
03 -
- Chill your glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes beforehand
- Use the highest quality juices you can find since they are the stars of the show