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Minted Mai Tai

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The mai tai was invented in 1944 at the original Trader Vic's restaurant in Oakland, California. There are many variations of the drink, including this mint-accented version. Look for almond syrup in the coffee-and-tea section of the supermarket.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup almond syrup
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
2 cups pineapple juice
1 1/2 cups orange juice
1 1/2 cups dark rum
Ice cubes
6 fresh mint sprigs

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Stir lime juice, syrup, and chopped mint leaves in heavy small saucepan over medium heat just until mixture simmers. Cool.

    Step 2

    Strain syrup into pitcher. Add pineapple juice, orange juice, and rum; stir to blend. Fill 6 tall glasses with ice. Pour juice mixture over. Garnish mai tais with fresh mint sprigs.

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