Mango Mai Tai is the classic Mai Tai cocktail flavored with mangoes. Make it using fresh or frozen mangoes using my easy recipe (vegan, gluten-free).
If you like this recipe, you can also try Mango Habanero Margarita, Tamarind Margarita, Blueberry Mojito Cocktail, and Rosemary Gin Lemonade.
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About Mango Mai Tai
Mango 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 drink for your next house party or sip by the pool on a hot summer day.
This mango mai tai recipe is vegan and gluten-free. You can double or triple the recipe or make it for a crowd in a pitcher.
Ingredients
Dark Rum – Use any dark rum that you prefer. You can use spiced rum to give the cocktail a spicy hint.
Mango Puree – I prefer to use homemade mango puree made with Alphonso mangoes, as they are sweet and juicy. If you do not have fresh mangoes, you can use frozen mangoes or mango puree as well.
Grand Marnier – It is an orange-flavored liquor. You can use other orange-flavored liquor like Cointreau or triple sec instead.
Orgeat Syrup -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.
Garnish the drink with fresh edible flowers and fresh mint leaves.
How To Make Mango Mai Tai
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add
- 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
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!
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.
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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!
Did you make this recipe? Let me know!