The classic Mai Tai always makes me feel like I’m on a beach somewhere. This variation has a tropical twist, made with a five-spice-infused syrup that combines Szechuan pepper, star anise, cinnamon, cloves, and a little fennel seed.
I also use some orange juice in this concoction to add sweetness. I balance it with aromatic bitters on top, in place of dark rum.
Ingredients
1 ½ ounces white rum
½ ounce lime juice
½ ounce orange juice
½ ounce triple sec
½ ounce five-spice syrup
½ ounce aromatic bitters
Directions
Combine all ingredients except bitters in a cocktail shaker with ice.
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