Tia Mia Cocktail Recipe
The Tia Mia is not your typical Mai Tai. It takes everything you love about the classic and gives it a smoky, bold twist. Mezcal and Jamaican rum team up with orange curaçao, lime juice, and orgeat syrup to create a cocktail that’s sweet, sour, smoky, and absolutely delicious. If you love a drink with layers of flavor, this one is for you.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger
- Hawthorne Strainer
- Fine mesh Strainer
- Rocks glass
- Citrus juicer
Ingredients
- 1 oz Mezcal
- 1 oz Jamaican Rum
- 1/2 oz Orange Curaçao
- 3/4 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 1/2 oz Orgeat Syrup
- Garnish: Mint sprig
- Garnish: Lime wheel
- Garnish: Edible orchid optional
Instructions
- Fill your shaker with ice.
- Add the mezcal, Jamaican rum, orange curaçao, lime juice, and orgeat syrup.
- Shake it really well for about 10 to 15 seconds. This gets everything cold and mixes those flavors beautifully.
- Fill a rocks glass with fresh ice.
- Strain the cocktail into your glass.
- Add your garnishes—a sprig of mint, a lime wheel, and an edible orchid if you want to wow your guests.
- Give it a quick stir with your bar spoon to bring it all together.
- Enjoy your homemade Tia Mia!
Notes
- Start with a little less orgeat syrup and adjust as you go. Too much can make the drink overly sweet.
- Lime juice is key to balancing the flavors, so don’t skip it or skimp on it.
- Try a few different mezcals and rums to find the combination you love most. Each brand has its own unique flavor.