HippopotoMai-Tai
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HippopotoMai-Tai
Description
This cocktail recipe calls for fresh lime juice combined with both dark and light rums, bringing depth and brightness to the drink. Orange curaçao adds a sweet orange flavor, while agave nectar contributes natural sweetness. Orgeat syrup, an almond-flavored syrup, adds a nutty richness that rounds out the cocktail's profile.
The ingredients are shaken vigorously with ice and strained over crushed ice in a serving glass. Optional garnishes include a skewered orange slice, maraschino cherry, and a sprig of mint, enhancing the drink's aroma and visual appeal.
Brand preferences in the recipe provide suggested flavor profiles typical of certain well-known establishments, but substitutions are acceptable if needed. The recipe notes that cutting back on the agave nectar and orgeat can yield a less sweet, more classic Mai Tai variant. Avoid confusing orange curaçao with blue curaçao, and triple sec can be used as a substitute if orange curaçao is unavailable.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce lime juice about 1 lime, fresh
- 1 ounce dark rum (preferably Coruba Dark Rum or Plantation Original Dark Rum)
- 1 ounce rum preferably Bacardi Superior, light
- ½ ounce orange curacao (preferably Bols)
- ½ ounce agave nectar
- ½ ounce orgeat syrup almond syrup
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker over ice. Shake and strain into a glass filled with crushed ice.
- If desired, garnish with a skewered orange slice and maraschino cherry, along with a sprig of mint.
Notes
- Use generous amounts of ice to dilute and balance the cocktail properly.
- If specific rum or orange curaçao brands are unavailable, use preferred substitutes without using blue curaçao.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing agave nectar and orgeat syrup to ¼ ounce each for a less sweet drink.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1cocktail
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 285kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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