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Sparkling Mai Tai





Yields
4 Servings



Hands-on Time
10 mins



Chill Time
1 hr



Total Time
1 hr 10 mins

This recipe comes from Martin Cate, owner of Smuggler’s Cove bar in San Francisco.

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Photo: Iain Bagwell
 2 tablespoons lime juice
 2 tablespoons orgeat
 1/4 cup orange liqueur such as Gran Gala or Grand Marnier
 2 tablespoons Lemon Hart 151 rum or El Dorado 12 Year Old rum
 1/4 cup Appleton Estate Extra 12 Year Old rum
 2 cups blanc de blancs sparkling wine, preferably from California
 1 firm lime, chilled
 4 small sprigs mint
1

Pour lime juice, orgeat, orange liqueur, and rums into a glass measuring cup. Stir and chill at least 1 hour.

2

Divide rum mixture between 4 chilled Champagne flutes and top each with 1/2 cup sparkling wine. Cut 4 spirals of zest from lime (use a 1-hole bartender’s zester or a sharp knife) and put a spiral in each drink along with a mint sprig.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size

1

Amount per serving
Calories209
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.0g0%

Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1.3mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 14g6%

Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.