Non Alcoholic Mai Tai (Printable)
Vibrant tropical mocktail blending citrus juices with almond orgeat for refreshing island flavors
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit Juices
01 - 3 oz fresh orange juice
02 - 2 oz pineapple juice
03 - 1 oz lime juice, freshly squeezed
→ Syrups & Sweeteners
04 - 1 oz orgeat syrup, almond-based non-alcoholic
05 - 0.5 oz simple syrup
→ Other
06 - 0.5 oz grenadine
07 - Crushed ice for filling glasses
→ Garnish
08 - 2 orange slices
09 - 2 maraschino cherries
10 - Fresh mint sprigs
# How To Make It:
01 - Fill two old-fashioned glasses to the rim with crushed ice, ensuring glasses are thoroughly chilled.
02 - Combine orange juice, pineapple juice, lime juice, orgeat syrup, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Vigorously shake for 10–15 seconds until thoroughly blended and chilled.
03 - Strain the mixture evenly into both ice-filled glasses using a cocktail strainer.
04 - Slowly pour grenadine down the side of each glass, allowing it to settle at the bottom for a striking layered presentation.
05 - Decorate each drink with an orange slice, maraschino cherry, and fresh mint sprig.
06 - Serve immediately with straws while thoroughly chilled.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- You get that gorgeous layered sunset effect without needing any bartending skills
- The orgeat brings that nutty depth so you never feel like you are missing out on the real thing
02 -
- The grenadine only settles properly if you pour it slowly over the back of a spoon
- Fresh squeezed lime juice is non negotiable here, bottled stuff makes it taste flat
03 -
- Chill your glasses in the freezer for 15 minutes beforehand for drinks that stay cold longer
- Buy orgeat syrup from a specialty store rather than the grocery store for the best almond flavor