Spirits Mai Tai Be the first to rate & review! Adding a splash of whiskey to this take on the classic rum cocktail helps tone down the sweetness. A good-quality orgeat (almond syrup) makes a big difference, like the artisanal version from Small Hand Foods. By Romée de Goriainoff Updated on August 1, 2015 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Total Time: 5 mins Yield: 1 Ingredients Ice cubes 1 1/2 ounces dark rum 3/4 ounce orgeat (almond-flavored syrup) 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice 3/4 ounce dry curaçao 1/4 ounce whiskey 2 dashes Angostura bitters Crushed ice 1 mint sprig, 1 strawberry and 1 orange zest strip, for garnish Directions Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Add all of the remaining ingredients except the crushed ice and garnishes and shake well. Strain into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish the mai tai with the mint sprig, strawberry and orange zest strip and serve. Rate it Print