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Navel Duties, a spirit-free Mai Tai riff by Morgan Eckroth

Navel Duties: A Spirit-Free Mai Tai Riff

RECIPE: Morgan Eckroth, Portland, Oregon

Photo: Morgan Eckroth

October 13, 2025

Navel Duties, a spirit-free Mai Tai riff by Morgan Eckroth

A spirit-free coffee drink inspired by a classic tropical cocktail.

Bold espresso and bright citrus play well together in this spirit-free riff on the Mai Tai from barista Morgan Eckroth.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 oz. orgeat
  • 3/4 oz. fresh orange juice (Eckroth uses Cara Cara navel oranges)
  • 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice
  • 3 oz. sparkling water
  • 2 shots of espresso, or 2 oz. strongly brewed coffee, cooled
  • Tools:shaker
  • Glass:highball
  • Garnish:fresh mint sprig, orange slice

Preparation

Shake the first 3 ingredients without ice, then pour into an ice-filled highball glass. Add sparkling water until almost full, then float espresso on top. Garnish.

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