Cocktail
Royal Hawaiian Mai Tai
How to make a Royal Hawaiian Mai Tai - the festive tiki variant with rum, orgeat, curaçao and a splash of sparkling wine. Tropical, fruity and elegant.
6 minPrep time
mediumDifficulty
Tiki mugGlass
1Serving(s)
The Royal Hawaiian Mai Tai is the upscale variant of the tiki classic: aromatic rum, nutty orgeat and orange curaçao meet a festive splash of sparkling wine. Tropical, fruity and with fine bubbles - a Mai Tai for special occasions.
Instructions
- Add rum, curaçao, orgeat and lime juice to the shaker with crushed ice.
- Shake hard for about 10 seconds.
- Strain into a tiki mug filled with crushed ice.
- Top up gently with cold sparkling wine.
- Garnish with a sprig of mint and lime peel and serve.
Garnish: Sprig of mint and lime peel
Pro tip: Add the sparkling wine very gently right at the end so the fine bubbles are preserved and give the tiki drink its festive note.
Frequently asked questions
What sets the Royal Hawaiian Mai Tai apart from the classic?
The royal variant is topped up with a splash of sparkling wine, which gives the tiki classic a festive, sparkling note.
What is orgeat?
Orgeat is a sweet almond syrup with orange blossom aroma that gives the Mai Tai its typical nutty-floral depth.
Which rum works best?
An aromatic dark Jamaican rum forms the base, often combined with a splash of overproof rum for more power.
Ingredients
- Dark rum (Jamaica)5 cl
- Orange curaçao2 cl
- Orgeat (almond syrup)1.5 cl
- Lime juice (fresh)2 cl
- Sparkling wine (to top up)3 cl
- Mint1 sprig
