Mai Tai

• 1 1/2 ounces Flor de Cana 12-year-old rum
• 3/4 ounce Marie Brizard orange Curacao
• 3/4 ounce orgeat or almond syrup
• 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 mint sprig, for garnish
• 1 lime wheel, for garnish

1. Pour all the liquid ingredients into a mixing glass.
2. Add large cold ice cubes and shake vigorously for 7 or 8 seconds.
3. Strain into a rocks glass over large cold ice cubes.
4. Garnish with the mint sprig and lime wheel.
5. Dominant Flavors: aged rum and almond with fresh mint on the nose
6. Body: medium with rich mouthfeel
7. Dryness: medium to off-dry
8. Complexity: medium to off-dry
9. Accentuating or Contrasting Flavors: citrus, bitter orange peel
10. Finish: medium, bittersweet with light oak and fruit overtones
11. Glass: rocks

rum, orange curacao, almond syrup, freshly squeezed lime juice, mint, lime wheel

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/mai-tai-390817 (may not work)