Non Alcoholic Mai Tai (Print)
Tropical mocktail featuring fresh fruit juices, orgeat syrup, and grenadine for a refreshing island-inspired drink.
# What You Need:
→ Fruit Juices
01 - 3 oz fresh orange juice
02 - 2 oz pineapple juice
03 - 1 oz lime juice, freshly squeezed
→ 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, mounding it slightly above the rim.
02 - Combine orange juice, pineapple juice, lime juice, orgeat syrup, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until well chilled.
03 - Strain the mixture evenly over the ice-filled glasses, filling each about three-quarters full.
04 - Slowly pour 0.25 oz grenadine into each glass. The syrup will sink to create a beautiful layered effect.
05 - Place an orange slice on the rim of each glass. Add a maraschino cherry and a fresh mint sprig to complete the presentation.
06 - Serve immediately with a straw and enjoy your tropical alcohol-free Mai Tai.
# Expert Tips:
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- You get all the tropical paradise vibes without the morning-after regret
- The layered grenadine makes it look like you slaved over a fancy cocktail
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- Fresh lime juice is absolutely required here—bottled juice will make the whole drink taste flat
- The grenadine needs to be poured last and slowly to maintain that beautiful layered effect
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- Chill your glasses beforehand for extra frost appeal
- Double the grenadine if you love that dramatic red color