How to Make a Polynesian-Style Mai Tai

A Mai Tai is the quintessential tiki drink.

This recipe makes a large batch of Mai Tais; these tropical cocktails are great for your next tiki-themed party or just a refreshing summertime drink. Does this Spark an idea?

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Gallon container
64 oz. fruit punch
32 oz. orange juice
32 oz. pineapple juice
Ice
Light rum
Assorted tropical fruit
Toothpicks
Straws
Shaker

Instructions

- 1
  
  Mix one-half gallon of fruit punch, one-quarter gallon of pineapple juice and one-quarter gallon of orange juice in a gallon-sized container to make a Mai Tai mix. Shake or stir the mix well.
- 2
  
  Fill a 16-ounce cup with ice. Add about 1 oz of light rum; you can adjust the amount of alcohol according to taste.
- 3
  
  Fill the rest of the cup with the Mai Tai mix and shake with a drink shaker. Garnish with fruit around the cup; stick the fruits together with a toothpick. Place a straw in the cup and enjoy!

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