Spiced Cranberry Holiday Mai Tai

I’ve seen a few tropical-style holiday drinks lately and I thought I could use one myself. The holidays are great but I am NOT a winter person. As soon as Christmas is over I will be dreaming of warm beaches and tiki cocktails. So I decided to put together the best of both worlds with this Holiday Mai Tai.

If you’re a fan of tropical cocktails, you’ll love this holiday twist on the classic Mai Tai. This recipe combines the flavors of tart cranberry juice and warm cinnamon to create a delicious and refreshing Mai Tai that’s perfect for the holiday season.

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Spiced Cranberry Mai Tai Ingredients

• 1 oz white rum
• 1/2 oz orange curaçao
• 1/2 oz lime juice
• 1/2 oz orgeat
• 1/2 cinnamon syrup
• 1 oz cranberry juice
• 1/2 oz dark rum

To make this delicious holiday Mai Tai, you’ll need a few key ingredients. You’ll start with 1 oz of white rum, followed by 1/2 oz of orange curaçao, 1/2 oz of fresh lime juice, and 1/2 oz of orgeat. You’ll then add 1/2 oz of cinnamon syrup, which will give the drink a warm and spicy flavor that’s perfect for the holiday season.

Finally, you’ll top the drink off with 1 oz of cranberry juice and 1/2 oz of dark rum.

How To Make A Holiday Mai Tai Cocktail

Once you’ve gathered your ingredients, it’s time to start mixing your Mai Tai. Simply add all of your ingredients (except for the dark rum) to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake the mixture well, then strain it into a glass filled with crushed ice. To finish your Mai Tai, you’ll need to add the dark rum to float on top of the drink. This will give your Mai Tai a layered look and add an extra kick of flavor.

When it comes to garnishing your Mai Tai, there are a few options to consider. You can add a few fresh cranberries and a lime wheel to give your drink a festive touch. Alternatively, you can opt for a more traditional garnish, like a sprig of mint or a slice of pineapple. Whatever you choose, your garnish will add an extra pop of color and flavor to your holiday Mai Tai.

Cranberry Holiday Mai Tai Recipe

One of the great things about this holiday Mai Tai recipe is that it’s customizable. If you’re not a fan of cranberry juice, you can swap it out for a different fruit juice, like pomegranate or orange.

You can also adjust the sweetness level of your cocktail by adding more or less cinnamon syrup or orgeat. Feel free to experiment with the recipe until you find the perfect combination of flavors for your taste buds.

More Rum Cocktails To Try On Holiday:

• Classic Mai Tai
• Cinnamon Jungle Bird Tiki Cocktail
• Blood Orange Rum Sour
• Spicy Ginger & Pineapple Rum Fizz

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