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Tropical Passion Fruit Mai Tai: Easy 5-Minute Cocktail

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A bright, balanced, and unforgettable cocktail that comes together in about five minutes. Real passion fruit flavor shines in this easy Mai Tai that’s perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 oz (60 ml) white rum
  • 1 oz (30 ml) dark rum
  • 2 oz (60 ml) passion fruit pulp
  • 1 oz (30 ml) fresh lime juice
  • 3/4 oz (22 ml) orgeat syrup
  • 1/2 oz (15 ml) simple syrup
  • Ice cubes
  • Garnish: lime wheel, mint sprig, 1/2 teaspoon passion fruit seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Chill your rocks glass in the freezer for 5-10 minutes, or fill it with ice while you mix the cocktail.
  2. Add white rum, passion fruit pulp, fresh lime juice, orgeat syrup, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker.
  3. Fill the shaker halfway with ice cubes, seal tightly, and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until frosty.
  4. Fill the chilled glass with fresh ice cubes (one large cube or a few smaller ones).
  5. Strain the shaken mixture into the glass over the fresh ice, keeping the passion fruit seeds if desired.
  6. Gently pour the dark rum over the back of a bar spoon (or slowly over the surface) to float it on top. Do not stir.
  7. Garnish with a lime wheel, a mint sprig (slap it first to release oils), and a small spoonful of fresh passion fruit seeds. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a non-alcoholic version, skip both rums and add sparkling water or ginger beer. If you can’t find orgeat, blend 1/4 cup almond milk with 1/4 cup sugar and a drop of almond extract as a quick substitute. The dark rum float is optional but adds depth and a beautiful two-tone look.

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Keywords: passion fruit mai tai, tropical cocktail, easy cocktail, 5-minute drink, rum cocktail, summer drink

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