Minted Mai Tai

Brighten up your cocktail hour with the tropical refreshment of a Minted Mai Tai — a sophisticated twist on the classic tiki drink! This aromatic cocktail blends the smooth, layered flavors of light and dark rums with the tangy zest of fresh lime juice and the sweetness of orange curaçao, orgeat syrup, and just a touch of simple syrup. What sets this recipe apart is the infusion of fresh mint leaves, gently muddled to release their vibrant, herbaceous aroma, creating a refreshing depth of flavor that elevates every sip. Served over crushed ice for ultimate chill-factor and garnished with a fragrant mint sprig and a zesty lime wheel, this cocktail is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just five minutes, the Minted Mai Tai is perfect for entertaining or unwinding after a long day. Keywords: Minted Mai Tai, tropical cocktail, rum drinks, mint cocktail, tiki cocktail recipe, quick cocktail recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz Light rum
• 0.5 oz Dark rum
• 0.75 oz Fresh lime juice
• 0.5 oz Orange curaçao
• 0.5 oz Orgeat syrup
• 0.25 oz Simple syrup
• 8 leaves Fresh mint leaves
• 1 cup Crushed ice
• 1 sprig Mint sprig
• 1 wheel Lime wheel

Directions

Step 1

In a shaker, gently muddle the fresh mint leaves to release their oils. Be careful not to overly tear the leaves to avoid bitterness.

Step 2

Add the light rum, dark rum, fresh lime juice, orange curaçao, orgeat syrup, and simple syrup to the shaker.

Step 3

Fill the shaker with crushed ice, cover, and shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds.

Step 4

Fill a lowball glass or tiki mug with fresh crushed ice.

Step 5

Strain the cocktail into the glass over the crushed ice.

Step 6

Gently float a mint sprig on top of the drink and garnish with the lime wheel.

Step 7

Serve immediately with a straw and enjoy your Minted Mai Tai!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	371.5 grams (371.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	236

Total Fat 0.10g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.00g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 21.80g	8%
Dietary Fiber 0.70g	3%
Total Sugars 18.60g
Protein 0.30g	1%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 27mg	2%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 72mg	2%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.0%

Protein: 1.3%

Carbs: 97.6%