The Recipe · No.1073 · Virgin Mai Tai (Mai Tai Mocktail)

Virgin Mai Tai (Mai Tai Mocktail), and where to source it

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The mai tai runs on orgeat, not fruit. That almond syrup is the whole backbone; skimp on it and you just have limeade, so measure it and let it carry the drink.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep5 min
Cook0 min
Makesmakes 1
CuisineTiki
Cost$$
VeganGluten-free
Contains  tree nuts
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 1 servings
Our ratio, your call. The amounts below are a tested starting point — a version, not the one and only. Anything tagged to taste is the knob you turn: start there, then make it yours.
Fresh lime
Squeezed to order. The mai tai is a sour at heart, so the lime has to be sharp and clean.
1 ozrecommended
Local / market
Orgeat (almond syrup)
Real orgeat with actual almond, not almond-flavored simple syrup. This is the flavor, not a footnote.
0.75 ozrecommended
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Orange juice
Fresh-squeezed to stand in for the orange liqueur that usually rounds the drink out.
0.75 ozrecommended
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Non-alcoholic rum alternative
A zero-proof aged-style spirit for the funk and oak note. Skip it and the drink loses its center.
1.5 ozrecommended
Local / market
Mint sprig
Fresh, for the garnish. Slap it once to wake the oils before it goes in.
1 sprigrecommended
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The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● Barely a splurge
A light hand — your arteries say thanks. · plan ahead — needs marinating, soaking, or resting time
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
No-cook
The Method
  1. ShakeLime, orgeat, orange juice and the zero-proof rum in a shaker with a few cubes. Shake 10 seconds, just to chill and mix.
  2. PourDump it unstrained over a glass packed with crushed ice so the drink stays cold and dilutes slow.
  3. GarnishMint sprig planted in the ice and a spent lime shell tucked beside it, cut-side up like a little island.
The Toolkit

Cocktail shaker · Rocks glass · Jigger

Straight Answers
Can you make Virgin Mai Tai (Mai Tai Mocktail) in an air fryer? — Not needed

No cooking needed here — this one comes together without heat, so the air fryer sits it out.

Can you freeze Virgin Mai Tai (Mai Tai Mocktail)? — Yes

Yes — cool it, portion into airtight containers, and freeze; thaw in the fridge and reheat.

Can you make Virgin Mai Tai (Mai Tai Mocktail) ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — it needs the chill time to set, so making it ahead is the whole point.

Is Virgin Mai Tai (Mai Tai Mocktail) gluten-free? — Yes

Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.

Is Virgin Mai Tai (Mai Tai Mocktail) vegan? — Yes

Yes — no meat, seafood, dairy, egg, or honey in it as written.

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