The Perfect Mai Tai Recipe
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The Perfect Mai Tai

By: 7MICK 
"The perfect Spring or Summer drink. Tried and tested for over 12 years now. and always a crowd favorite! This recipe yields one gallon!! Use a 1 gallon sun tea jar for serving!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (63)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
7 Min
Ready In:
27 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 gallon
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups light rum
  • 1 cup dark rum
  • 1 cup 151 proof rum
  • 1 cup orange curacao (orange flavored liqueur)
  • 1 cup almond flavored syrup
  • 1 cup simple syrup
  • 10 limes, juiced
  • 1/2 gallon fresh orange juice

Directions

  1. In a large jar or drink cooler, combine the light rum, dark rum, 151 rum, orange liqueur, almond syrup, simple syrup, and lime juice. Stir and top off with orange juice. Do not use grenadine if you want the true Mai Tai! Serve in 8 to 12 ounce glasses with ice.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2008 by CookingGirl   view full review
This is good stuff. I made it for my dad's retirement party that was jimmy buffett themed & i...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2006 by csr12621   view full review
I sure hope more than 4 people have tried this recipe for the perfect mai tai, because that's...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2008 by R0BLARSON1984   view full review
Amazing find. Alcohol is well hidden in amazing combination that creates a bright, smooth...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2006 by William   view full review
Equal out the portions of Light & Dark rums - drop the 151 rum (unless you're going to 'float'...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2008 by MANDI   view full review
ooohh be careful with this one! Mai Tais are the one drink that really creep up on you. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 20, 2009 by TINALLLL   view full review
Made a batch of these this weekend and loved them. I used Cointreau in place of the curacao....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2008 by 2BCREATIVE   view full review
This was a HUGE hit at my reception. There was not one drop left. As others have stated I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2008 by KATYPI   view full review
This was a very nice cocktail and so festive looking; looks are deceiving though--it will kick...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2006 by FROZENHAN   view full review
how long do you think this would keep in the fridge?
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2005 by Mandy   view full review
What a great recipe! Such a hit at a party

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