• Swizzle stick (or bar spoon)

• Jigger or measuring tool

• Citrus juicer or reamer

• Tall glass or tiki mug

• Crushed ice

1. Prepare the Glass

• Fill a tall glass or tiki mug with crushed ice and set aside.

2. Build the Cocktail

• In the glass, add:

  • 1 oz dark rum

  • 1 oz aged rum

  • ¾ oz fresh lime juice

  • ½ oz orgeat syrup

  • ½ oz orange curaçao

  • ¼ oz simple syrup (optional, to taste)

3. Swizzle & Chill

• Insert a swizzle stick or bar spoon and swirl rapidly to mix and chill the ingredients.

• The glass should frost over slightly, indicating it’s well-chilled.

4. Add Bitters & Top with Ice

• Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters over the top.

• Pack the glass with more crushed ice, mounding it high.

5. Garnish & Finish

• Garnish with a fresh mint sprig, lightly slapping it to release its aroma.

• Add a lime wheel and, for a true tiki vibe, a bright orchid flower.

• Serve with a straw for easy sipping.

• Spicy Swizzle: Add a dash of cinnamon syrup or falernum for extra warmth and spice.

• Fruity Twist: Float a splash of pineapple juice for added tropical sweetness.

• Rum Blend: Use a mix of Jamaican and Demerara rums for a richer, more complex profile.

• Bold Bitters: Substitute Angostura with Tiki bitters for more intense spice notes.

• Frozen Mai Tai Swizzle: Blend the ingredients with ice for a frosty, beach-ready version.

• Appetizers: Coconut shrimp, jerk chicken skewers, or crab rangoons

• Snacks: Spiced nuts, plantain chips, or pineapple salsa

• Dessert: Banana fritters, pineapple upside-down cake, or dark chocolate