Red Lobster Mai Tai
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Red Lobster Mai Tai
Description
This Mai Tai cocktail begins by combining white rum with triple sec, orange juice, lime juice, pineapple juice, and grenadine in a shaker. The mixture is shaken to chill and blend the citrus and sweet elements. It is then poured over ice in a hurricane glass. Dark rum is carefully poured on top, creating a layered effect that adds richness to the drink as it mixes in.
The garnishes of pineapple pieces and maraschino cherries add visual appeal and enhance the tropical fruit flavors. This preparation results in a balanced cocktail where the tart citrus juices, sweetness from grenadine, and tropical notes from the pineapple and rum complement one another.
The step-by-step assembly assures the proper layering and fresh flavor profile characteristic of a Mai Tai served at Red Lobster, making it suitable for casual social occasions or a refreshing treat.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounces white rum
- ½ ounce triple sec
- ½ ounce lime juice
- 1 ounce pineapple juice
- 1 ounce orange juice
- ½ ounce grenadine
- ¾ ounce dark rum
- 2 pieces pineapple for garnish, chopped
- 2 maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Pour white rum into a cocktail shaker.
- Add triple sec.
- Add orange juice.
- Add lime juice.
- Add pineapple juice.
- Add grenadine.
- Shake and pour into a hurricane cocktail glass.
- Add ice.
- Pour dark rum on top.
- Garnish with pineapple and cherries.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 278 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 278kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 71IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.