Non Alcoholic Mai Tai (Printable)

A vibrant, alcohol-free twist on the classic tiki favorite featuring fresh orange, pineapple, and lime with almond orgeat sweetness.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit Juices

01 - 3 oz fresh orange juice
02 - 2 oz pineapple juice
03 - 1 oz fresh lime juice

→ Syrups & Sweeteners

04 - 1 oz orgeat syrup (almond-based, non-alcoholic)
05 - 0.5 oz simple syrup

→ Other Ingredients

06 - 0.5 oz grenadine
07 - Crushed ice

→ Garnish

08 - 2 orange slices
09 - 2 maraschino cherries
10 - Fresh mint sprigs

# How To Cook:

01 - Fill two old-fashioned glasses to the top with crushed ice, packing it firmly to ensure proper chilling and dilution.
02 - Add orange juice, pineapple juice, lime juice, orgeat syrup, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until thoroughly chilled and well-blended.
03 - Strain the mixture evenly over the ice-filled glasses, dividing the liquid between both servings.
04 - Slowly pour 0.25 oz grenadine into each glass. Allow it to settle at the bottom for a beautiful layered effect.
05 - Decorate each glass with an orange slice, a maraschino cherry, and a fresh mint sprig. Serve immediately with a straw.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get all those complex tiki bar flavors without any alcohol or next-day regrets
  • The grenadine creates this gorgeous layered effect that makes everyone think you're a professional bartender
  • It comes together in literally five minutes flat with ingredients you can grab at any grocery store
02 -
  • Fresh lime juice is non-negotiable here—bottled juice gives the drink a weird metallic aftertaste that ruins all your other efforts
  • Traditional orgeat contains actual almonds so if you're serving anyone with nut allergies you need to seek out a nut-free alternative
  • The crushed ice really does matter—regular cubes will dilute your drink too quickly and won't give you that authentic tiki bar texture
03 -
  • Squeeze your limes at room temperature to get significantly more juice from each fruit
  • If your simple syrup has hardened warm it gently in the microwave for 10 seconds before measuring

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