Mai Tai | Avenda Aurora

Mai Tai

Servings 4

Difficulty Medium

Ingredients

2 ounces Jamaican rum (Appleton Extra is a good choice; for a bit more authentic flavor, substitute 1 ounce of St. James 15-year Hors D’Age rum for 1 ounce of the Appleton)
Juice of 1 medium lime , about 1 ounce (save the shell for garnish)
1/2 ounce curaçao
1/4 ounce orgeat
1/4 ounce rock-candy syrup (simple syrup with a drop or two of vanilla extract)
Mint for garnish

Instructions

1

Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake well for 10 seconds and strain into a double old-fashioned glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with lime shell and a sprig of fresh mint.
2

Cocktail shaker, cocktail strainer