Mai Tai feat. Ticket to the Tropics
A tropical twist on the classic Mai Tai. Two rums, Grand Marnier and fresh citrus are complemented by hazelnut, a touch of amaretto and a splash of tropical fruit, creating a smooth Caribbean-inspired cocktail with a sunny island vibe.[ Also available on Difford's Guide ]
🍸 Yield: 140 ml👤 Serves: 1🔥 Calories: 291 kcal🥃 Glass: Rocks🍷 Alcohol: 17.9% ABV✨Enjoy: Island escapes⚠️ Allergens: Nuts** Hazelnut syrup contains nuts. This recipe was developed using Disaronno Originale, which the manufacturer states is nut-allergy free. If using another amaretto, check the product label.
Materials
- 30 ml White Rum
- 30 ml Dark Rum
- 20 ml Grand Marnier Liqueur
- 20 ml Lime Juice optional: Lemon Juice
- 15 ml Pineapple Juice
- 10 ml Amaretto Liqueur Disaronno Originale used
Stated nut-allergy free by the manufacturer.
Stated nut-allergy free by the manufacturer.
- 140 ml Total Yield
Instructies
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add all ingredients.
- Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until well chilled.
- Fine strain into an Old Fashioned (rocks) glass filled with crushed ice.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge, a lime wheel and a fresh mint sprig.
Notities
Inspired by the classic Mai Tai, this version replaces traditional orgeat with sugar-free hazelnut syrup and adds a tropical twist with pineapple juice, amaretto and Teisseire Tropical Zero syrup.
Optional Tropical Twist or if you don't have Grand Marnier or other Orange Liquer: Replace 20 ml Grand Marnier with 15 ml Passoã Passion Fruit Liqueur for a fruitier, more tropical interpretation.