The Mai Tai is the backbone of any tropical event program — rum, almond, lime, and citrus in a format that pairs with outdoor events, beach themes, and summer activations.
5-Gal Keg
Prep 5 m
Total 10 m
Yield 5-Gal Keg (~106 servings)
Gas N₂
Properly batched with real orgeat and fresh lime, the Mai Tai is a sophisticated tropical cocktail that punches above its category. This batch delivers that quality at keg volume.
Batch Method
- Add all spirits and concentrates to a clean 5-gallon Cornelius keg.
- Add remaining ingredients and top with cold filtered water to 5-gallon volume.
- Seal the keg and shake vigorously side to side for 2 full minutes.
- Pressurize with N₂ (nitrogen). See panel below.
- Refrigerate minimum 12 hours before first service.
- Serve ~6 oz over ice in appropriate glassware. Garnish as desired.
- Reshake twice daily to re-integrate settled ingredients.
Pro move: Use both light and dark rum in the batch for complexity. The dark rum float is traditional but impractical at keg scale — batch it blended and you get the same flavor profile consistently.
🍺 N₂ Pressurization — Non-Carbonated Cocktail
- Seal the keg and shake vigorously side to side for 2 full minutes.
- Connect gray/silver Cornelius "gas in" connector to GAS IN plug on keg lid.
- Set N₂ regulator to 12–15 psi.
- Pull up pressure release ring 3 times quickly to cycle gas through keg.
- Test flow. Reduce to 10–12 psi if pouring too fast.
- Reshake twice daily before service to re-integrate all ingredients.
Full keg gas instructions: Keg Gas Instructions →
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🥂N₂ pressurized — non-carbonated, food-safe
⚡Batch-ready for high-volume draft service
✨90-day shelf life · 106 servings per keg