Non Alcoholic Mai Tai (Printable)
A refreshing tropical mocktail combining citrus juices and almond orgeat for an authentic tiki experience.
# What You Need:
→ Fruit Juices
01 - 3 oz fresh orange juice
02 - 2 oz pineapple juice
03 - 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
→ Syrups & Sweeteners
04 - 1 oz orgeat syrup (almond-based, non-alcoholic)
05 - 0.5 oz simple syrup
→ Other
06 - 0.5 oz grenadine
07 - Crushed ice
→ Garnish
08 - 2 orange slices
09 - 2 maraschino cherries
10 - Fresh mint sprigs
# Directions:
01 - Fill two old-fashioned glasses with crushed ice to chill.
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 blended.
03 - Strain the mixture evenly over the ice-filled glasses.
04 - Slowly pour a splash of grenadine into each glass, allowing it to settle for a layered effect.
05 - Decorate each glass with an orange slice, a maraschino cherry, and a sprig of fresh mint.
06 - Serve immediately with a straw and enjoy this refreshing alcohol-free Mai Tai.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The way grenadine sinks through the crushed ice creates this gorgeous sunset effect that makes everyone pull out their phones
- You can make a pitcher for a crowd in under five minutes and nobody misses the alcohol version
02 -
- Crushed ice melts faster than cubes, so serve these immediately after pouring for the best texture
- The grenadine layer works best when poured slowly over the back of a spoon
03 -
- Chill your glasses in the freezer for at least 15 minutes before serving for maximum refreshment
- If you cannot find orgeat, almond syrup works in a pinch though the flavor will be slightly different