Mai Tai | Ninja SLUSHi Recipe

Name: Mai Tai | Ninja SLUSHi Recipe
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 43 min
Ingredients: 9 fluid ounces Margarita Man® Mai Tai Mix; 45 fluid ounces water; 5 fluid ounces light rum; 5 fluid ounces dark rum; pineapple (cut into spears for garnishing); lime (sliced for garnishing); mint leaves

Mai Tais made with the Ninja SLUSHi and Margarita Man mix.

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The Mai Tai is a tropical classic that’s simple to make with the Ninja SLUSHi and Margarita Man's Mai Tai mix. Just pour in the mix, add water and rum, press the 'spiked slush' preset, and you’ll soon have a perfectly chilled Mai Tai. It’s an easy and satisfying option for any occasion, sure to impress your guests!

The name ‘Mai Tai’ comes from the Tahitian phrase maita'i roa ae, which translates to 'out of this world—the best!' A fitting name for a cocktail that’s been a crowd favorite since the 1940s.

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This 64 oz pitcher will hold most of a full batch, making it ideal for gatherings where you want to offer a variety of slushies! Will keep drinks slushed for 24+ hours when stored in the refrigerator.

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64 oz Max-Fill Ninja SLUSHi Machine

Select the serving size based on your Ninja SLUSHi model: “Regular” for the version with a 64 oz max fill line (available at most retailers); “Large” for the version with a 74 oz max fill line (sold exclusively at Costco); “Max” for the Ninja SLUSHi Max with the 112 oz max fill line; and “Small” for the version with a 48 oz max fill line (sold exclusively at Walmart.)

INGREDIENTS

The SLUSHi

▢ 9 fluid ounces Margarita Man® Mai Tai Mix, (Save 15% by using coupon code SizzleAndSear + Free shipping when you purchase 6 mixes!)
▢ 45 fluid ounces water
▢ 5 fluid ounces light rum
▢ 5 fluid ounces dark rum

Optional Garnishing

▢ pineapple, cut into spears for garnishing
▢ lime, sliced for garnishing
▢ mint leaves

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT & SPECIAL INGREDIENTS

Commercial Quality Mai Tai Mix

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The Ninja SLUSHi

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix all the SLUSHi ingredients in your Ninja SLUSHi.
Set the machine to Spiked Slush mode.
Run for 40 minutes.
Dispense SLUSHi.

Optional

Complete your Mai Tai with a burst of color by garnishing with a cocktail umbrella, a fresh pineapple spear, a slice of lime, and a few mint leaves.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy your frozen Mai Tai!

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