Non Alcoholic Mai Tai (Printable View)
A refreshing tropical blend of citrus juices and orgeat syrup, garnished with fresh fruit and mint for the perfect alcohol-free island drink.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Fruit Juices
01 - 3 oz fresh orange juice
02 - 2 oz pineapple juice
03 - 1 oz fresh lime juice
→ Syrups & Sweeteners
04 - 1 oz orgeat syrup (almond-based, non-alcoholic)
05 - 0.5 oz simple syrup
→ Other
06 - 0.5 oz grenadine
07 - Crushed ice
→ Garnish
08 - 2 orange slices
09 - 2 maraschino cherries
10 - Fresh mint sprigs
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Fill two old-fashioned glasses with crushed ice to chill thoroughly.
02 - Combine orange juice, pineapple juice, lime juice, orgeat syrup, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds to blend flavors.
03 - Strain the mixture evenly over the ice-filled glasses, distributing evenly between servings.
04 - Slowly pour grenadine into each glass, allowing it to settle at the bottom for a stunning layered effect.
05 - Decorate each glass with an orange slice, a maraschino cherry, and fresh mint sprig. Serve immediately with straws.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of tropical juices creates that vacation in a glass feeling without any alcohol
- You can whip these up in under five minutes for impromptu gatherings
02 -
- Never skip the freshly squeezed lime juice as bottled stuff cannot replicate the bright acidity needed
- The grenadine must be poured last and slowly or you will lose that stunning sunset layer effect
03 -
- Invest in orgeat syrup rather than trying to fake it with almond extract and sugar
- Squeeze your lime juice right before serving for the brightest flavor possible