Greg's Super Simple Mai Tai

A simple to make version of a
favorite tropical cocktail.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup white rum
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
1/4 cup Gran Marnier**
1 tablespoons Grenadine syrup***
2 teaspoons maraschino cherry juice
2 tablespoons dark rum
optional garnishes: maraschino cherry with stem, mint sprig, pineapple wedge, or lime slice
shaker container

Method:
Add the pineapple juice, white rum, lime juice, Gran Marnier,,Grenadine syrup and cherry juice in a shaker container. Fill with ice. Firmly attach the container lid and shake vigorously for 20 seconds. Divide evenly between 2 cocktail glasses. Top each cocktail with 1 tablespoon of dark. Place your choice of garnishes on a pick or on the rim of the cocktail glasses. Makes 2 servings. Enjoy!

**If desired, regular orange juice may be substituted for the Gran Marnier.

***Instead of Grenadine syrup a homemade Simple Syrup may be used. To make a simple syrup, add equal portions of sugar and water to a saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Allow to cool and store in the refrigerator until ready to use in your favorite cocktail recipes.

Note: Because my Uncle's favorite cocktail is a Mai Tai, my husband, Gregory, researched the different ingredients & methods for making this classic drink. He developed this version, that my uncle loved! (Even though a Mai is his favorite drink, he doesn't always finish the ones he orders at restaurants ~ he quickly finished this one.)