Rum Mai Tai Sour
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 0.50 spoon Black strap molasses
- 0.75 fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
- 0.17 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)
Directions
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Add ice to shaker
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Pour all ingredients into shaker
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Shake well with ice
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Fill old-fashioned glass with fresh ice
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Strain mixture into ice-filled glass
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Garnish with physalis
Cocktail Description
This isn't your grandmother's Mai Tai—it's a full-throated tropical roar with a sour punch that'll make your palate sit up and pay attention.
The Rum Mai Tai Sour takes the familiar bones of the classic tiki favorite and gives it a citrus-forward makeover, layering aged Appleton Estate 8 Year with bright Plantation 3 Stars white rum for complexity that spans from caramel warmth to grassy brightness. The orgeat brings its signature almond richness, while triple sec adds orange depth, but the real star is that hit of blackstrap molasses—it deepens the drink with an almost earthy, mineral sweetness that keeps things from getting too sunny. Fresh lime juice dominates the flavor profile, giving you that mouth-puckering tartness balanced by just enough sweetness from the cane syrup to keep everything in check. This is a surprisingly simple shake-and-strain situation that comes together in minutes, making it accessible for home bartenders who want tiki vibes without the usual production. Serve this at a summer barbecue alongside jerk chicken or grilled pineapple skewers, or sip it on a Friday evening when you need to convince yourself that vacation isn't that far away.
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