Non Alcoholic Mai Tai (Printable Version)

Tropical mocktail with citrus juices and orgeat syrup

# What You Need:

→ Fruit Juices

01 - 3 oz fresh orange juice
02 - 2 oz pineapple juice
03 - 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice

→ Syrups & Sweeteners

04 - 1 oz orgeat syrup (almond-based, non-alcoholic)
05 - 0.5 oz simple syrup
06 - 0.5 oz grenadine

→ Other

07 - Crushed ice

→ Garnish

08 - 2 orange slices
09 - 2 maraschino cherries
10 - Fresh mint sprigs

# How to Make It:

01 - Fill two old-fashioned glasses with crushed ice and set aside.
02 - Pour orange juice, pineapple juice, lime juice, orgeat syrup, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker.
03 - Shake the mixture vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds to thoroughly blend all flavors.
04 - Strain the mixture evenly over the ice-filled glasses.
05 - Slowly pour a splash of grenadine into each glass, allowing it to settle at the bottom for a layered visual effect.
06 - Place an orange slice and maraschino cherry on each glass rim, add a fresh mint sprig, insert a straw, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get all the complex tropical layers of a classic Mai Tai without the morningafter regrets or expensive rum collection
  • The grenadine creates this stunning sunset effect that makes everyone reach for their phones immediately
  • It comes together in literally five minutes but tastes like you spent half the day muddling fresh orchids
02 -
  • The grenadine sinking trick only works if you pour it slowly down the inside of the glass not dump it on top
  • Orgeat syrup can be tricky to find but almond syrup from the coffee aisle works in a pinch or you can order the real stuff online
  • This drink actually benefits from sitting on the ice for a minute or two so all those flavors can really get acquainted
03 -
  • Use your citrus within a day or two of squeezing for the brightest flavor possible
  • If your grenadine is too thick to pour easily warm it for 10 seconds in the microwave first

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