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Java Mai Tai

Name: Java Mai Tai
Ingredients: 1 oz Aged Rum; .5 oz Tiki Lovers Coffee Rum; .5 oz Cointreau; .5 oz Pineapple Juice; .5 oz Fresh Lime Juice

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By Kate Geary

Made with a product from a current or former Crafted Pour partner. The creator may have received free product or other incentives from the brand.

Submitted on: January 14, 2026

Essentials

Refreshing

This is the classic Mai Tai twist you didn’t know you needed. 🍹☕ Alright cocktail fam — this one genuinely surprised me. Who knew you could marry coffee with tropical tiki flavors and end up with something so layered, refreshing, and dangerously drinkable? Meet the Java Mai Tai. This twist on the classic features Tiki Lover’s Coffee Rum, a beautifully balanced spirit with rich notes of chocolate, vanilla, and roasted nuts. When paired with fresh lime, pineapple, orange liqueur, and creamy a...

Ingredients

1 oz
Aged Rum

.5 oz
Tiki Lovers Coffee Rum

.5 oz
Cointreau

.5 oz
Pineapple Juice

.5 oz
Fresh Lime Juice

Tools

Boston Shaker
Hawthorne Strainer
Jigger

Instructions

Garnish

Mint Leaves + Orange Slice

Build

Shake & Strain

Glass

Estimated strength

About 19% ABV (estimate)

By Kate Geary

Creator of @liquidplaylist

Discover the art of crafting creative cocktails, mouthwatering drinks, and eye-catching garnishes with my easy-to-follow, step-by-step recipes you can make right at home. Whether you're a seasoned mixologist or a beginner, I'll guide you through fun and flavorful concoctions that will impress your guests and elevate your at-home bar experience....

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1️⃣ Add the aged rum, coffee rum, Cointreau, pineapple juice, lime juice, and orgeat to a shaker. 2️⃣ Fill with ice and shake for 5–10 seconds. 3️⃣ Strain into a glass filled with crushed ice. 4️⃣ Garnish with fresh mint (give it a slap to release the oils) and an orange slice.

Editor's Note

Coffee‑infused rum brings chocolate‑vanilla depth to a tropical Mai Tai, while almond orgeat softens the edge for a balanced sipper.

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Crafted Pour

18 August 2026

This sounds like such a fun and unique twist on a classic! I love the idea of bringing those roasted coffee notes into a tropical profile. Thanks for sharing this creative recipe!