Non Alcoholic Mai Tai (Printer-Friendly)
Vibrant tropical mocktail with fresh citrus juices, almond orgeat, and grenadine. Ready in 5 minutes.
# What You'll 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
→ Other
06 - 0.5 oz grenadine
07 - Crushed ice
→ Garnish
08 - 2 orange slices
09 - 2 maraschino cherries
10 - Mint sprigs
# How-To Steps:
01 - Fill two old-fashioned glasses with crushed ice to chill thoroughly.
02 - In a cocktail shaker, combine orange juice, pineapple juice, lime juice, orgeat syrup, and simple syrup. 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 at the bottom for a beautiful layered effect.
05 - Garnish each drink with an orange slice, a maraschino cherry, and a fresh sprig of mint.
06 - Serve immediately with a straw and enjoy this refreshing alcohol-free tropical mocktail.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The balance of tart lime and sweet orgeat mimics the complexity of a real tiki drink without any alcohol
- You can whip these up in under five minutes for impromptu gatherings
- The vibrant layers look absolutely stunning in glassware
02 -
- Chilling your glasses beforehand keeps the drink icy longer without diluting it too quickly
- Orgeat syrup separates in the bottle so give it a good shake before measuring
- The grenadine trick only works if you pour it slowly over the ice not into the shaker
03 -
- If you cannot find orgeat syrup, almond syrup with a drop of orange blossom water works surprisingly well
- Investing in a proper ice crusher or Lewis bag for crushed ice makes a huge difference in texture