If you lovetropical cocktails, you’ll want to try this pretty Pineapple Mai Tai.

It’s a fruity and refreshing twist on the classic.

This version adds a healthy dose of pineapple juice for extra bright flavor.

Mai Tai

Antonis Achilleos

The tart lime juice balances the sweet pineapple, and orgeat syrup adds a touch of richness and depth.

What Is a Mai Tai?

(Donn Beach and Trader Vic’s both claimed it.)

This recipe was developed by Paige Grandjean.

Ingredients

14cuppineapple juice

2tablespoonswhite rum

1 12tablespoons(3/4 oz.)

fresh lime juice (from 2 limes)

1tablespoon(12 oz.)

Shake:

Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 20 seconds.

Strain and garnish:

Strain into a tall ice-filled glass.

Top with dark rum, and garnish with mint, cherry, and pineapple.

Pineapple Mai Tai Tips and Substitutions

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