Top Secret Recipes Version of Trader Vic's Mai Tai

Name: Top Secret Recipes Version of Trader Vic's Mai Tai ByTodd Wilbur
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons hot water; 1 teaspoon orange extract; ½ teaspoon almond extract; 1 lime, cut in half; 2 ounces lemon juice, fresh; 4 ounces dark rum; 2 pineapple chunks, garnish (optional); 2 maraschino cherries, garnish (optional); 1 sprig mint, garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Mai Tai Syrup:.
2
Stir sugar and hot water together until sugar dissolves.
3
Add orange and almond extracts.
4
Assemble Drink:.
5
Fill a cocktail shaker with crushed ice.
6
Add the juice of half of the small lime, half of the lemon juice, half of the dark rum and half of the Mai Tai syrup.
7
Shake well and pour glass.
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Repeat for 2nd drink.
9
Garnish each drink a wedge of fresh pineapple and a maraschino cherry speared on a skewer.
10
Include a slice of the squeezed lime.
11
Top with a sprig of mint.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons hot water, 1 teaspoon orange extract, ½ teaspoon almond extract, and more.

Yes, Top Secret Recipes Version of Trader Vic's Mai Tai ByTodd Wilbur falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Top Secret Recipes Version of Trader Vic's Mai Tai ByTodd Wilbur

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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