Mango Mai Tai
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Mango Mai Tai is the classic Mai Tai cocktail with mangoes. Use my easy recipe to make it with fresh or frozen mangoes.
If you like this recipe, you can also try Mango Habanero Margarita, Tamarind Margarita, Blueberry Mojito Cocktail, Rosemary Gin Lemonade, and Basil Julep.
Mohit once had a work assignment in Malaysia for a year. I accompanied him on his work trip, and we visited Thailand many times for vacations. We picked up the taste of Mai Tai from there.
I couldn’t replicate this cocktail for the longest time because I couldn’t find Orgeat syrup, an essential ingredient in a Mai Tai cocktail. But recently, I was checking Amazon and came across it. I immediately ordered a bottle, and since mangoes were in season, I made this mango-flavored variation.
I have already made it a few times because it is so so good. You guys must try it too!
About Mango Mai Tai
Mango Flavored Mai Tai is a simple and refreshing cocktail you must try on a hot summer day.
It is a take on a classic tropical mai tai cocktail prepared with dark rum, orange liqueur, orgeat syrup, pineapple juice, and mango puree.
Serve this fruity drink for your next house party or sip by the pool on a hot summer day.
Ingredients
Dark Rum – Use any dark rum you prefer. Spiced rum gives the cocktail a spicy hint.
Mango Puree – I prefer homemade mango puree made with Alphonso mangoes, which are sweet and juicy. If you do not have fresh mangoes, you can also use frozen mangoes or mango puree.
Grand Marnier is an orange-flavored liquor. You can use other orange-flavored liquors, like Cointreau or Triple Sec, instead.
Orgeat Syrup is a sweet syrup made from almonds, sugar, and sometimes rose water or orange flower water. It is a key ingredient in the Mai Tai recipe and can be found at many specialty food stores, liquor stores, or online.
You will also need freshly squeezed lime juice, pineapple juice (fresh or canned), and lots of ice to make this mango mai tai recipe.
Garnish the drink with fresh edible flowers, lime wheel, and fresh mint leaves.
You can replace pineapple juice with orange juice as well.
How To Make Mango Flavored Mai Tai
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add the following ingredients to the shaker.
- 2 oz (60 ml) dark rum
- 1 oz (30 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ oz (15 ml) grand Marnier
- ½ oz (15 ml) orgeat syrup
- ¼ oz (8 ml) pineapple juice
- 1 oz (30 ml) mango puree
Shake the mixture vigorously for 10-15 seconds to blend and chill the ingredients.
Strain the cocktail into a tall glass filled with 10-12 ice cubes.
Garnish the drink with a mint sprig and edible flowers. Serve!
Frequently Asked Questions
Lime juice is a traditional ingredient in the Mai Tai recipe, but you can substitute other types of citrus juice, such as lemon, orange, or grapefruit juice, if you prefer.
Yes, you can make a non-alcoholic version by omitting the rum and grand marnier and increasing the amount of lime juice. You can also add a splash of grenadine for sweetness.
A Mai Tai is typically served over ice in a tall glass, such as a Collins or highball glass.
You can replace orgeat syrup with almond syrup, amaretto liqueur, or hazelnut syrup. These alternatives offer nutty or sweet flavors, making it easy to adapt to your recipe’s requirements.
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Mango Mai Tai Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 ounces dark rum (60 ml)
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice (30 ml)
- ½ ounce Grand Marnier (15 ml, or any other orange liquor)
- ½ ounce Orgeat syrup (15 ml)
- ¼ ounce pineapple juice (8 ml)
- 1 ounce mango puree (30 ml)
- mint sprigs (as required, for garnish)
- edible flowers (as required, for garnish)
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add dark rum, lime juice, grand Marnier, orgeat syrup, pineapple juice, and mango puree to the shaker.
- Shake the mixture vigorously for about 10-15 seconds to blend and chill the ingredients.
- Strain the cocktail into a tall glass filled with 10-12 ice cubes.
- Garnish the drink with a mint sprig and edible flowers. Serve!