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Benihana Mai Tai Recipe

Transport yourself to Benihana with this delicious copycat Mai Tai recipe! This vibrant, tropical cocktail is easy to make at home and perfect for a relaxing evening or a fun party. Learn to recreate the iconic Benihana Mai Tai experience in just minutes – the perfect blend of sweet and tart will have you coming back for more!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 2 mins
Calories 137.9 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Benihana Mai Tai

  • 3 oz Rum
  • 1 oz Orange Curacao
  • 1 oz Orgeat Syrup
  • ¾ oz Fresh Lime Juice
  • Ice (for shaker and glass)
  • 1 Lime Wheel (for garnish)
  • 1 Cherry (optional, for garnish)

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How to Make Benihana Mai Tai

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Add 2 oz light rum, 1 oz dark rum, 1 oz orange curaçao, 1 oz orgeat syrup, and ¾ oz fresh lime juice to the shaker.
  3. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well-chilled.
  4. Strain into a chilled rocks glass filled with ice.
  5. Garnish with a lime wheel and a cherry (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

0g

Carbs

1g

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Cuisine Preparation Occasion For 1 Or 2 5 Ingredients Or Less Beverages Asian Japanese Easy Beginner Cook Dinner Party Holiday Event Cocktails Copycat Novelty Number Of Servings 3 Steps Or Less