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Merriman's Mai Tai

Merriman’s Signature Mai Tai is a tropical masterpiece with Old Lahaina rum, macadamia-nut orgeat, fresh lime juice, and a silky honey-lilikoi foam, offering the perfect balance of sweetness and tang. A must-try cocktail for anyone craving an island escape!
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Cocktail

  • 1 oz. Light Rum Kula Rum or Old Lahaina Rum
  • 1 oz. Dark Rum Kula Rum or Old Lahaina Rum
  • 1/2 oz. macadamia-nut orgeat
  • 1/2 oz. Orange Curaçao
  • 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice
  • 4 slices Pineapple garnish

Honey Liliko'i Foam

  • 1/2 oz. honey
  • 1 oz. liliko‘i purée passionfruit
  • 1 oz. simple syrup
  • 1 oz. egg whites
  • 1.5 oz. cold water

Instructions

  • Mix foam ingredients well and put into isi whip and fill to half capacity. Use 4 charges for a liter-sized infuser. (Or blend ingredients on high speed till foamy.)
  • Add lime juice, orgeat, orange curaçao and light Rum to a mixing glass.
  • Shake with 1 cup cubed ice about 30 seconds and pour into a highball glass.
  • Float the dark rum on top.
  • Top with honey-liliko‘i foam
  • Garnish with pineapple half moon.

Notes

*contains raw egg