Mai Tai
Servings:*
1 servingIngredients
- For the orgeat syrup:
- 2 cups sliced almonds
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ¼ cups water
- 1 ounce brandy
- 1 teaspoon orange blossom water
- For the Mai Tai:
- 1 ounce Havana Club Añejo Blanco Rum
- 1 ounce Appleton Estate Reserve Rum
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ ounce Grand Marnier
- ¾ ounce orgeat syrup
- Angostura bitters
- Crushed ice
- 1 large mint sprig, for garnish
- 1 lime wheel, for garnish
- 1 maraschino cherry, for garnish
Directions
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To make the orgeat syrup: heat oven to 350 F.
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Spread the almonds in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, tossing halfway through, until light golden brown.
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Immediately transfer the almonds to a food processor and whirl for 10 seconds, or until coarsely ground.
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In a small pot, heat the sugar and water over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture simmers. Stir in the ground almonds and return to a simmer. Remove from heat and cover. Let sit at room temperature for 3 hours or up to 8.
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Strain the syrup through a double layer of cheesecloth into a pint jar. Stir in the brandy and orange blossom water. Chill until ready to use. Note: the syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
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To make the Mai Tai: Fill a shaker halfway with ice cubes. Add the rums, lime juice, Grand Marnier, orgeat syrup and a dash of bitters. Shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is frosty.
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Fill a rocks glass with crushed ice and strain the Mai Tai over it. Garnish with a mint sprig, lime wheel and cherry. Enjoy!