With summer’s end right three weeks away, there’s no better way to wind down than by celebrating National Mai Tai Day on August 30th. This classic cocktail embodies the ultimate summer vibe —sunshine, relaxation, and energetic flavors. August 30th offers the perfect excuse to indulge in the summery cocktail on those lingering warm evenings.
The Classic Mai Tai: A Recipe to Remember
This iconic drink is known for its complex layers of flavor, balancing sweet, tart, and rich notes in every sip. You can make your own Mai Tai by following this recipe:
Ingredients:
· 1 oz light rum
· 1 oz dark rum
· 1/2 oz orange curaçao
· 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
· 1/4 oz orgeat syrup
· 1/4 oz simple syrup
· Mint sprig, lime wheel, and a cherry for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a shaker, combine the light rum, lime juice, orange curaçao, orgeat syrup, and simple syrup.
2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake until chilled.
3. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with crushed ice.
4. Gently float the dark rum on top by pouring it over the back of a spoon.
5. Garnish to taste, with a mint sprig, lime wheel, or cherry.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy a taste of summer.
Coolbreeze Flavors to Capture the Mai Tai Vibe
While the traditional Mai Tai is hard to beat, it’s fun to switch things up. With Coolbreeze Beverage’s selection of premium slush mixes, you can give guests the tangy flavor of orange and rum. These non-alcoholic alternatives will let you share the spirit of summer with patrons while capturing a tropical essence in each tasty flavor.
Orange Slush: Our premium Orange Slush Mix is bursting with bright, tangy flavor, making it perfect for guests looking for that citrus fix. The vibrant orange notes bring a refreshing sweetness that pairs beautifully with the tartness of lime and the depth of rum. Serve it as a standalone slush drink or mix it with your favorite rum for a lighter, more playful take on the classic Mai Tai.
Rum Runner: For a more robust flavor profile, our Rum Runner Mix delivers. This irresistible drink delivers the perfect mix of light and dark rum, tropical tastes, and a hint of grenadine for a melody of flavor patrons can’t get enough of. Use it as a substitute for rum in your mocktail, or mix it with the Orange Slush for a more layered, sophisticated drink that will leave guests impressed.
Embrace Summer’s End with Coolbreeze
As we get ready to welcome the cooler months, there’s no better way to celebrate than with a drink in hand that reminds us of all of the season’s best moments. Whether you stick with the traditional Mai Tai or explore the options with Coolbreeze’s Orange Slush and Rum Runner slush mixes, you’re sure to find a combination that keeps the summer spirit alive and invites customers back for more. So, gather your ingredients, shake up something delicious, and raise a glass to the final weeks of summer. With Coolbreeze Beverage, every sip is a celebration.
