Sweet, fruity, and tropical, this coconut mai tai is absolutely unforgettable. Make it by the pitcher because it’s sure to go fast! Pineapple juice, orange juice, spiced rum, and more give it flavor and kick.
I have had vacation on the brain for weeks. In the past couple of years we’ve taken cruises with the kids but this year, between Sean’s surgery and other stuff there was no way. I still wanted to take some sort of vacation so we rented a condo on the beach in Port Aransas. It’s right on the beach, just a quick walk over the dunes. I plan on spending a lot of time looking for shells and jumping waves. I’ll also be sharing plenty of pictures on social media so be sure to follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter if you don’t already.
My daughter and son-in-law are going to live here for the week to take care of the house and dogs/cats. Plus, it kind of gives them a vacation since the house is bigger, there’s a deck and pool, and more property. I am so blessed that they’re willing to stay.
Anyway, one of the things I’ve enjoyed on the cruises was to sit out on the balcony with a tropical drink and just watch the ocean and the sky. Fruity, tropical drinks just seem to be the epitome of summer vacation, don’t they?
I wanted a little more coconut flavor than is usually in a Mai Tai so I decided to blend a little Coco Lopez in with the fruit juice. WOW!
I am not going to tell you that drinking this is going to give you the same feeling as sitting on the balcony and watching the ocean, or laying on the beach, or even sitting by a pool. Well, maybe if you drink enough… What I can promise is that this stuff is really good.
You May Need
The following are affiliate links. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
What’s new? Check out my Restless Chipotle & Co. Store on Amazon! Thanks so much for being a part of Restless Chipotle!
This 90 ounce pitcher comes with six goblets that work great with Mai Tais and other tropical drinks. I use my set all the time — I’ve just had to stick with stemless glasses because I’m horrid about breaking the stems off!
Libbey 7 piece Carolina set includes one 90 ounce pitcher and 6 16 ounce footed goblets.
Coconut Mai Tai Recipe
Sweet, fruity tropical flavor – it’s perfect for long afternoons by the pool.
If you love this recipe please give it 5 stars!
Coconut Mai Tai
Ingredients
- 2 ounces spiced rum
- 1 1/2 ounce coconut rum
- 1 ounce cream of coconut
- 2 ounces orange juice
- 2 ounces pineapple juice
- 1 teaspoon grenadine
- 1 Maraschino cherry
- Ice
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients except the cherry to a shaker with ice.
- Shake until well blended.
- Strain into a glass.
- Add the cherry and ice if desired.
If you liked this Coconut Mai Tai you may also like…
Malibu Sunset Averie Cooks
Blueberry Mojito The Novice Chef
Let's Keep in Touch!
Ahhhh… a vacation. What the heck is that? 🙂 I do love a good Mai Tai though. even if I am only drinking it on my city deck overlooking the park. This one sounds delicious.
It really is! I take working vacations… the computer is never far away. :/
I am sorry to hear about Sean’s surgery. Hope he is ok now. I think you guys have earned a vacation on the beach. This Mai Tai looks so delicious.
He was born without one ear so it was a reconstructive surgery. 🙂 nothing serious but quite expensive! Thanks!
I totally need one of these, actually I need a tropical vacation but at least I’ll feel like I’m on vacation with a mai tai 🙂
I know. I have a feeling a week at the beach isn’t going to be enough!!
I totally understand about vacation brain. This looks like the perfect cure perhaps! I have some cream of coconut in my pantry I’ve been dying to use!
🙂 Let me know what you think!
We love cruises too. My favorite part is also sitting on the balcony with a cocktail. I love watching the water and looking for dolphins. This drink will bring me right back there.
Absolutely! 🙂