As summer slowly winds down, we find ourselves craving the balmy heat and exotic summer flavors that transport you to another world. Even as the weather cools, you don’t have to let summer go completely! Here’s a cocktail that will instantly take you back to warm beaches and whimsical summer nights. Rich, vibrant and bursting with Island flavor, this is our favorite Mai Tai we’ve had – from our favorite place to drink them! – the Ritz Carlton, Kapalua! Enjoy!
(Yields 1 cocktail)
Ingredients:
1 oz. Appleton Estate V/X Rum
1/2 oz. Hamilton 151 Rum
1/2 oz. Orange Curacao
1/2 oz. Macadamia Nut Orgeat
1/2 oz. House-Made Orange Pineapple Jam
1/2 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
Preparation:
- Place all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
- Shake and strain over ice.
- Garnish with pineapple wedge, lime wheel, 1/2 orange slice, and mint sprig.