The Perfect Mai Tai

Place the Double Old Fashioned glass or Tiki mug in the freezer for a few minutes to chill.

Add both rums, lime juice, orange curaçao, orgeat syrup, and simple syrup (if using) to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

Close the shaker tightly and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds, until well-chilled.

Fill the chilled glass with crushed or cubed ice. Double strain the cocktail into the glass using a Hawthorne strainer or fine-mesh sieve to remove any ice shards.

Garnish with a lime wedge and spent lime shell, a sprig of fresh mint, and optionally a cherry or pineapple wedge. Serve immediately.