How to make a Mai Tai with homemade orgeat syrup!

Описание: In this video, I’ll show you how to make a classic Mai Tai cocktail with homemade orgeat syrup! Originating from Trader Vic’s bar in Oakland, California, the Mai Tai is a delicious rum-based drink that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you're a tiki cocktail enthusiast or new to mixology, this recipe will teach you the step-by-step process of creating this iconic drink from scratch.

First, I’ll walk you through the process of making homemade orgeat syrup—the key ingredient that gives the Mai Tai its distinctive flavor. Learn how to make orgeat syrup using simple ingredients like almonds, sugar, brandy, orange flower water, and citric acid. Making your own orgeat syrup elevates your Mai Tai and adds a personal touch to this classic recipe.

If you love cocktails and want to master the art of making tiki drinks at home, this video is for you! I’ll also give you tips on how to perfect the balance of flavors in the Mai Tai, so you can enjoy this refreshing cocktail just like they do at Trader Vic’s.

MAI TAI RECIPE
1.5oz White Rum
O.5oz Orange Liqueur
0.5oz Lime Juice
0.5oz Orgeat Syrup
Shaken with ice
0.75oz Dark Rum Float

ORGEAT RECIPE
I used an orgeat recipe from Spruce Eats, follow along here: https://www.thespruceeats.com/orgeat-...

Ingredients
1 cup whole raw almonds
1 1/2 cups warm water
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon orange flower water
2 tablespoons brandy, or vodka
1/4 teaspoon citric acid

1. Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 F.

2. On a rimmed baking sheet, spread the almonds out in a single layer. Toast in the oven for 4 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for about 5 minutes.

3. In a food processor or chopper, chop the almonds to a coarse grind (not the sand-like texture of almond flour).

4. Transfer the ground almonds to a large bowl and cover them with warm water. Let soak for 1 to 3 hours, depending on how strong you would like the almond flavor.

5. Using a fine-mesh strainer and two large layers of cheesecloth, squeeze all of the liquid from the almonds into a deep bowl. The almond pulp should be almost completely dry and you'll have about 1 cup of liquid.

6. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, gently warm the almond liquid.

7. Whisk in the sugar and continue stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.

8. Strain the orgeat syrup through two layers of clean cheesecloth. Stir in the orange flower water and, if using, the brandy or vodka and citric acid.

9. Once the syrup has cooled completely, transfer it to a bottle with a tight-sealing lid. Refrigerate the orgeat syrup and shake before using it in your favourite drinks.

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