Non Alcoholic Mai Tai (Printable)
Vibrant tropical mocktail with fresh citrus and pineapple, ready in 5 minutes
# What You Need:
→ Fruit Juices
01 - 3 fluid ounces fresh orange juice
02 - 2 fluid ounces pineapple juice
03 - 1 fluid ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
→ Syrups & Sweeteners
04 - 1 fluid ounce orgeat syrup (almond-based, non-alcoholic)
05 - 0.5 fluid ounce simple syrup
→ Other
06 - 0.5 fluid ounce grenadine
07 - Crushed ice for serving
→ Garnish
08 - 2 orange slices
09 - 2 maraschino cherries
10 - Fresh mint sprigs
# How to Make It:
01 - Fill two old-fashioned glasses generously with crushed ice, ensuring the ice reaches above the rim for proper presentation.
02 - Combine orange juice, pineapple juice, lime juice, orgeat syrup, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until thoroughly chilled and blended.
03 - Strain the mixture evenly over the ice-filled glasses, distributing the liquid equally between both servings.
04 - Slowly pour a splash of grenadine into each glass, allowing it to settle at the bottom for a beautiful layered effect.
05 - Place an orange slice on the rim of each glass, add a maraschino cherry, and finish with a fresh mint sprig. Serve immediately with straws.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Every tropical vacation flavor captured in one glass without the morning-after regret
- The layered sunset effect makes even a Tuesday feel like a celebration
- Takes five minutes but looks like you studied mixology for years
02 -
- The grenadine trick only works if you pour it slowly down the glass side, rushed pouring ruins the effect
- Orgeat syrup is the secret ingredient that makes this taste like a real Mai Tai, dont skip it
- These drinks dilute quickly, so serve immediately and encourage guests to sip while cold
03 -
- If you cant find orgeat, almond extract plus simple syrup gets you close but the real thing is worth tracking down
- Adding a splash of coconut cream transforms this into a completely different but equally delicious drink