How to Make Grilled Pineapple Mai Tai - A Step-by-Step Guide

Imagine yourself sitting on a white sandy beach, the sound of gentle waves lapping against the shore, and the warm sun caressing your skin. It’s the perfect setting for sipping on a refreshing cocktail like a Grilled Pineapple Mai Tai. This tropical drink is a delicious twist on the classic Mai Tai, with the added flavor of grilled pineapple that adds a smoky sweetness to the cocktail.

The combination of rum, lime juice, and orgeat syrup creates a tangy and nutty base, while the grill...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 lime, halved, or more to taste
  • ¼ pineapple, cut into wedges
  • ice
  • 1 fluid ounce gold rum
  • ½ fluid ounce silver rum
  • ½ fluid ounce triple sec
  • ½ fluid ounce orgeat almond syrup

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 1
  • Yield: 1 cocktail

  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Place sugar in a shallow bowl. Dip lime halves in sugar to coat.
  • Grill lime and pineapple wedges, turning occasionally, until lightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from grill and let cool.
  • Fill a cocktail shaker and Old Fashioned glass with ice.
  • Squeeze 1/2 fluid ounce lime juice and 1 fluid ounce pineapple juice into the shaker. Add gold rum, silver rum, triple sec, and orgeat syrup. Cover and shake until the outside of shaker has frosted. Strain into the glass and garnish with a grilled pineapple wedge.
  • Nutrition

    551 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 5mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 111g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 98g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 163mg
    • Calcium: 45mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 376mg