Non Alcoholic Mai Tai (Printable)
Tropical mocktail featuring fresh citrus and pineapple with orgeat for authentic island flavors.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Fruit Juices
01 - 3 fl oz fresh orange juice
02 - 2 fl oz pineapple juice
03 - 1 fl oz lime juice, freshly squeezed
→ Syrups & Sweeteners
04 - 1 fl oz orgeat syrup, almond-based non-alcoholic
05 - 0.5 fl oz simple syrup
→ Other
06 - 0.5 fl oz grenadine
07 - Crushed ice for serving
→ Garnish
08 - 2 orange slices
09 - 2 maraschino cherries
10 - Fresh mint sprigs
# How-To Steps:
01 - Fill two old-fashioned glasses to the rim with crushed ice and set aside.
02 - Combine orange juice, pineapple juice, lime juice, orgeat syrup, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until thoroughly chilled and blended.
03 - Strain the mixture evenly over the ice-filled glasses, dividing between both servings.
04 - Slowly pour grenadine into each glass, allowing it to settle at the bottom for a striking layered presentation.
05 - Place an orange slice and maraschino cherry on the rim of each glass, then top with a fresh mint sprig.
06 - Serve promptly with straws while the drink is thoroughly chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get that tropical vacation vibe in five minutes flat
- The layered presentation looks impressive without any fancy skills
- Perfect for designated drivers, pregnant friends, or anyone cutting back
02 -
- Orgeat syrup contains almonds, so grab a nut-free version if youre serving anyone with allergies
- The grenadine trick only works if you pour it slowly over the back of a spoon
- These drinks water down quickly, so assemble them right before serving
03 -
- Chill your glasses in the freezer for 15 minutes beforehand for extra-cold sipping
- Freshly squeezed juices make a noticeable difference in brightness and flavor