Immerse yourself in the Caribbean with the Mai Tai Original recipe

Born in the heart of the Caribbean, the original Mai Tai cocktail symbolizes the ultimate tropical experience. With its unique blend of rum, lime juice and almond syrup, the Mai Tai is a cocktail that will awaken your senses and take you on an exotic journey. Sip by sip, in every moment of pleasure. To make the journey even more exclusive, you are welcome to take a silver pineapple cup with you, in which your Mai Tai can't be beaten in terms of aesthetics, because: The eye drinks with you!

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Your Mai Tai cocktail: everything you need to know about the original recipe
  • 4 cl white rum
  • 2 cl dark rum
  • 1.5 cl almond syrup
  • 1 cl Curaçao orange
  • 1 cl freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 lime zest
  • Mint and cherry for decoration
Kupferbecher mit Ananasscheibe als Garnitur und Zintronen, Ananas und Orange im Hintergrund

How to mix the perfect Caribbean Mai Tai

Step 1: Add the ingredients to the shaker

Start your Caribbean cocktail experience by pouring the lime juice, almond syrup and Curaçao orange into the shaker. Feel how the sweet scent of the ingredients fills your senses. Feel the soothing warmth of the rum as you add it.

Step 2: Add rum

Now it's time for the rum. Pour the white and dark rum into the shaker and feel the warmth and rich aromas they release.

Step 3: Shake and sieve

Place the lid on the shaker and shake the mixture vigorously. Then strain the cocktail into your elegant pineapple goblet and watch it glow in rich golden tones.

Step 4: Decorate

Finally, add the lime zest, a few mint leaves and a cherry to your cup. They give your Mai Tai the finishing touch and ensure an unforgettable look.

Step 5: Enjoy

Now it's time to sit back and enjoy your Mai Tai cocktail. Feel the pleasure of how the cocktail ignites another piece of Caribbean sunshine in you with every sip.

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Experience your original Mai Tai cocktail in a stylish pineapple cup from Specter & Cup

If you want to make your Mai Tai even more special, serve it in a Specter & Cup pineapple tumbler, incl. lid and straw. This cup, which is designed like a silver pineapple, enhances the Caribbean flair and makes the drinking experience even more exclusive.

The pineapple cup is not only an eye-catcher, but also very practical: the removable lid protects your cocktail from insects if you want to enjoy it outside in peace. The included straw makes drinking easy and convenient.

Serving your Mai Tai in a pineapple tumbler turns your cocktail into a real experience. It gives you the feeling of sitting in a tropical bar on the beach and enjoying the Caribbean breeze. Just try it out for yourself - and immerse yourself in the world of Caribbean indulgence with Specter & Cup.

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