Classic Mai Tai Cocktail

1Fill a rocks glass or double old-fashioned glass with crushed ice to chill while you prepare the cocktail.

2In a cocktail shaker, combine the aged Jamaican rum (2 oz), fresh lime juice (¾ oz), orange curaçao (½ oz), orgeat syrup (½ oz), and simple syrup (¼ oz).

3Add a handful of crushed ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for about 10 seconds until well chilled.

4Discard the ice from the glass, then strain the cocktail into the prepared glass filled with fresh crushed ice.

5Garnish with a lime wheel (1) and a sprig of fresh mint (1), gently slapping the mint between your hands to release its aroma before placing it in the glass.

6Serve immediately with a straw and enjoy your refreshing Classic Mai Tai.