Hippopotomai-Tai
Ingredients
1 oz Dark Rum
1/2 oz Orange Curacao
1 oz Lime juice
1/2 oz Orgeat
1/2 oz Agave nectar
Garnishes
1 whole Cherry
1 slice Orange
1 sprig Mint
Glass
Preparation
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker over ice.
Shake and strain into a glass filled with crushed ice.
Garnish with a skewered orange slice and maraschino cherry, along with a sprig of mint.
Description
The Hippopotamai-Tai is a tropical cocktail made with dark rum, orange liqueur, lime juice, and orgeat syrup. It is a fruity and refreshing cocktail that is perfect for sipping on a hot day.
History
The Hippopotamai-Tai cocktail is thought to have originated in the mid-20th century, with roots in tiki culture and tropical cocktails. It is a play on the classic Mai Tai, which was invented in the 1930s and quickly became a popular tiki drink.
