• 1 1/2 ounces white rum
• 1/2 ounce orgeat syrup
• 1/2 ounce orange curaçao
• 1 ounce lime juice
• 1/4 ounce dark rum (optional)

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
2. Shake until well chilled.
3. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
4. Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint (optional).

The dark rum is optional, but it adds a nice depth of flavor to the cocktail. If you don’t have dark rum, you can use all white rum.

You don’t have orgeat? Here at the recipe!

To make orgeat syrup, you will need:

• 1 cup almonds
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon orange blossom water

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Strain the mixture through a cheesecloth-lined sieve.
3. Store the syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Enjoy your Mai Tai!