Emeril's Mai Tai Cocktails

Transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise with Emeril’s Mai Tai Cocktails—a vibrant, island-inspired drink that’s perfect for your next gathering or a relaxing evening in. This refreshing cocktail combines the smoothness of light and dark rum with the citrusy notes of orange curaçao and freshly squeezed lime juice. A touch of orgeat syrup adds a subtle almond sweetness, balanced beautifully by a hint of simple syrup. Shaken until perfectly chilled and served over ice, this classic tiki drink is elevated with dazzling garnishes, including a juicy pineapple wedge, a bright maraschino cherry, and a sprig of fresh mint. Ready in just 10 minutes, Emeril’s Mai Tai is the ultimate blend of bold flavors and stunning presentation, making it a must-try for rum cocktail enthusiasts looking to bring a taste of the tropics to their table.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

1.5 oz Light rum
0.5 oz Dark rum
0.5 oz Orange curaçao
0.75 oz Orgeat syrup
0.75 oz Fresh lime juice
0.25 oz Simple syrup
1 cup Ice cubes
1 piece Pineapple wedge
1 piece Maraschino cherry
1 sprig Mint sprig

Directions

Step 1

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Shake well for about 10-15 seconds until the ingredients are fully chilled and combined.

Step 4

Fill a rocks or highball glass with fresh ice cubes.

Step 5

Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass.

Step 6

Garnish with a pineapple wedge, maraschino cherry, and a fresh sprig of mint.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy your tropical Mai Tai!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(450.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	306.6

Total Fat 0.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 38.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g	0%
Total Sugars 34.7g
Protein 0.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 35.3mg	0%
Iron 0.5mg	0%
Potassium 151.5mg	0%

*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: 0.6%

Protein: 1.5%

Carbs: 97.9%