Mai Tais were based on just five ingredients: a singular 17-year-old Jamaican rum, simple syrup, orgeat (a sweet syrup made from almonds and a touch of orange blossom water), orange liqueur, and lime juice.
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For our Mai Tai, we preferred using an aged rum and paring down the ingredients. We also liked the look and aroma of a lime slice and a mint sprig for garnish, but traditionalists may prefer using the spent lime half to create a miniature i...