Non Alcoholic Mai Tai (Printable)
Tropical citrus mocktail with fresh juices, orgeat syrup, and grenadine layers
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit Juices
01 - 3 oz fresh orange juice
02 - 2 oz pineapple juice
03 - 1 oz lime juice, freshly squeezed
→ Syrups & Sweeteners
04 - 1 oz orgeat syrup (almond-based, non-alcoholic)
05 - 0.5 oz simple syrup
06 - 0.5 oz grenadine
→ Other
07 - Crushed ice
→ Garnish
08 - 2 orange slices
09 - 2 maraschino cherries
10 - Fresh mint sprigs
# How-To Steps:
01 - Fill two old-fashioned glasses with crushed ice to chill while preparing the mocktail base.
02 - Combine orange juice, pineapple juice, lime juice, orgeat syrup, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds to blend flavors thoroughly.
03 - Strain the mixture evenly over the ice-filled glasses, ensuring smooth distribution between both servings.
04 - Slowly pour grenadine into each glass, allowing it to settle at the bottom for a beautiful gradient presentation.
05 - Decorate each glass with an orange slice, maraschino cherry, and fresh mint sprig. Serve immediately with straws for refreshing enjoyment.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- You get all that gorgeous tiki aesthetic without the next day headache
- The colors alone make people think you spent hours crafting something fancy
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- Orgeat contains almonds so grab a nut free version if you are serving anyone with allergies
- Fresh lime juice makes a huge difference over bottled stuff
03 -
- Stir the grenadine gently after pouring if you prefer a swirled look instead of distinct layers
- Extra lime juice cuts through the sweetness if you prefer things more tart