Name: Minted Mai Tai
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

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

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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