Royal Mai Tai
The Royal Mai Tai is a classic tropical cocktail, not a food dish, originating from the tiki bar culture of the mid-20th century United States. It is typically made with aged rum, orange curaçao, orgeat (almond syrup), and fresh lime juice, often garnished with a mint sprig and a lime shell. The 'Royal' designation often implies the use of a premium or aged rum, sometimes floated on top.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As a sugary alcoholic beverage, a Royal Mai Tai is high in carbohydrates from the syrups and liqueur, with negligible protein or fat. A standard serving contains roughly 250-350 calories, primarily from alcohol and added sugars.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 0.2 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 28 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg |
| Potassium | 80 mg |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg |
| Copper | 0.1 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
| Phosphorus | 15 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |
Per 1 cocktail (approx. 200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the Mai Tai is a cornerstone of the American tiki movement, which created a romanticized, fictionalized version of Polynesian culture. Nutritionally, its high sugar content can mask the strong alcohol flavor, making it a potent but deceptively easy-to-drink cocktail.
