Mai Tai

The Mai Tai is a tropical classic — fruity, nutty, and rum-forward, it’s a staple of tiki culture. LAVA Tropical Mai Tai Mix is used for a perfectly balanced blend of citrus and almond flavors, paired with aged rum and a dark rum float. It’s bold, colorful, and transports you straight to island paradise.

Mai Tai

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A tropical tiki cocktail made with aged rum, LAVA Tropical Mai Tai Mix, and a dark rum float, garnished with mint and lime.

• Total Time: 5
• Yield: 1

Ingredients

• 2 oz aged rum

• 3 oz LAVA Tropical Mai Tai Mix

• ½ oz dark rum (float)

• Garnish: mint sprig + lime wheel + cherry

• Ice: crushed

Instructions

1. Fill a shaker with ice.

2. Add aged rum and LAVA Tropical Mai Tai Mix.

3. Shake until chilled, then strain into a rocks glass or tiki mug filled with crushed ice.

4. Slowly pour dark rum over the back of a spoon to float on top.

5. Garnish with a mint sprig, lime wheel, and cherry.

Notes

• Use a tiki mug for a festive presentation.

• Add a splash of pineapple juice for a sweeter, fruitier version.

• Try spiced rum for a warmer, aromatic twist.

• Author: stephanie
• Prep Time: 5
• Method: Shake & Float