A terrific way to enjoy Aperol when you want to go beyond the spritz. Check out this fresh, fun, and fruity riff on a modern tiki classic.

Who doesn't love a Mai Tai?  For those who don't want to choose between the tiki classic and a love of the bitter, we have this excellent cocktail.

Last time we made this excellent concoction, we used Virago Four Port Rum, which gives wonderful flavor and just the funk you need to match the boldness of the Campari.

You can also make it, as it was originally made, with Smith & Cross Jamaican Rum, which really brings the funk. 

Whatever rum you choose, make it one with enough assertiveness to play its role in this excellent drink.

Ingredients

1.5 oz Campari
.75 oz dark, flavorful rum, we like Smith & Cross or Virago
.5 oz Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao
1 oz lime juice
3/4 oz orgeat
fresh mint

Method

Shake all ingredients with a small amount of ice in a cocktail shaker. 
Fill a rocks glass with (crushed) ice. Strain the cocktail into the glass. Add more crushed ice on top, if you're using it, and garnish with a sprig of mint.