Tomorrow is April 1st and it’s always good to be prepared…

Do you feel a little on edge this time of year?  Do you find yourself checking twice around every corner?  Do you feel like you can’t trust anyone?  Do you look outside and wish you too could enjoy this beautiful 1st day of April like everyone else?
If so you could be suffering from April Fool-A-Phobia.

Millions of people struggle with April Fool-A-Phobia every year don’t become one of them.

Here’s how to cure these symptoms and ensure an enjoyable April 1st tomorrow…

Make a refreshing Tropical Mai Tai Cocktail.

Side effects include….  The ability to relax and not give a care.

Tropical Mai Tai Cocktails 

Here is what you are going to need….

Fresh Juice: 

Makes juice mix for 2 Mai Tai cocktails

1/4 Cup Fresh Orange Juice (1/2 Orange)

1/8 Cup Fresh Lemon Juice (1 Lime)

1/8 Cup Fresh Lime Juice (1 Lemon)

1/2 Cup Pineapple Juice (Ok… I use the canned stuff here)

The Booze:

Aged Light Rum

Cointreau

Dark Rum

 

The Add-ins 

Orgeat

Grenadine (Optional)*

Lime Slice

Fresh Pineapple

Maraschino Cherry

Umbrella (not optional)

*The Grenadine is not traditional but I enjoy that little splash of color.  Add it if you like or leave it out 🙂

 

The Shake: 

I use a shot glass for measuring.

Fill a shaker with ice followed by…

1 Shot of Light Rum

1/2 Shot of Cointreau

3 Shots of the Fresh Juice mixture

1 tablespoon of the Orgeat

 

Shake. Shake. Shake.

 

Then pour into a glass.  Add just a splash of Grenadine (if so desired… it will settle to the bottom).

Then top with…

3/4 Shot Dark Rum

 

Decorate as desired.

For best results …. Repeat for a friend who hasn’t Fooled you.