Trade Wind's Embrace
Scaled for 6 servings. A robust and complex Daisy-style cocktail, this Mai Tai variation features a dynamic split base of aged rhum agricole and dark Jamaican rum, balanced by zesty lime, rich orgeat, and a quality orange curaçao.
Ingredients
- 6 oz Aged Rhum Agricole
- 6 oz Dark Jamaican Rum
- 4.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 4.5 oz Orgeat
- 4.5 oz Orange Curaçao
Instructions
- Combine rhum agricole, dark Jamaican rum, fresh lime juice, orgeat, and orange curaçao in a large shaker with ice. Shake vigorously until well-chilled.
- Fill 6 tiki mugs or double old fashioned glasses with fresh crushed ice.
- Strain the cocktail mixture evenly into the prepared glasses.
- Float a small amount of overproof rum on top of each drink, if desired, for an extra kick.
Glassware: Tiki Mug or Double Old Fashioned
Garnish: Fresh mint sprig, lime wheel, and a Luxardo maraschino cherry
History
This Mai Tai variation from the Daisy family is a true icon of tiki culture, known for its intricate balance of spirits and flavors. The split base of rhum agricole and Jamaican rum provides a depth of character, while the optional overproof rum float adds a classic tiki flourish, reminiscent of volcanic fire.