This simple Tia Mia recipe lets you relax! With mezcal, tequila, rum, lime juice, and orgeat syrup, this cocktail is a springtime favorite.
Prep time:
1 minute
Mixing time:
1 minute
Servings:
1
Calories:
221
Ingredients
- 1 oz Mezcal
- 1 oz Jamaican Rum
- ½ oz Orgeat Syrup
- ½ oz Lime Juice
- ½ oz Orange Curacao
- Mint Sprig - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Strainer
- Double Old Fashioned Glass
- Measuring Jigger
Instructions
- Chill your service glass.
- In a shaker pour ½ oz Lime Juice.
- Add ½ oz Orgeat Syrup.
- Measure and pour ½ oz Orange Curacao.
- Add 1 oz Jamaican Rum and 1 oz Mezcal.
- Fill your cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake vigorously until well-mixed.
- Strain the mixture into your empty double old-fashioned glass.
- Fill your glass with crushed ice and garnish your drink with a mint sprig.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Mezcal: If you don't have Mezcal on hand, you can use tequila as a substitute. It won't have the same smoky flavor, but it will still work well in this cocktail.
- Jamaican Rum: Any full-bodied rum can be used instead of Jamaican rum if necessary.
- Orgeat Syrup: If you can't find orgeat syrup, you can make your own by simmering equal parts sugar and water with some almond extract and orange flower water.
- Orange Curacao: Triple sec or another orange liqueur can be used as a substitute for dry curacao.
Making a Pitcher of Tia Mia:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 8 oz of Mezcal, 8 oz of Jamaican rum, 4 oz of orgeat syrup, 4 oz of lime juice, and 4 2 oz of orange curacao.
- Mix: Combine all the ingredients in a large pitcher and stir well.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into individual glasses and fill them up with crushed ice, garnish with a mint sprig, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Mezcal Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic alternative smoky beverage or prepare a smoked tea as a substitute for Mezcal.
- Jamaican Rum Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic rum substitute or make a simple syrup infused with molasses.
- Orange curacao: use an orange-flavored syrup instead.
- Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.
Making it Vegan:
- Orgeat Syrup: Traditional orgeat syrup is naturally vegan and made with almonds. However, some commercial brands may contain honey or other animal-derived sweeteners. Check the label or make your own to ensure it's vegan-friendly.
- Garnish: The cherry and mint sprig garnish is already vegan. Just be sure any other garnishes you want to add are also free from animal products.
What is a Tia Mia?
A Tia Mia is a cocktail made of dark Jamaican rum, Mezcal, lime juice, orgeat syrup, and curaçao. This tropical drink is a variant of the well-known Mai Tai cocktail. Ivy Mix, co-owner of Leyenda Brooklyn Coctelería, created it. What makes this drink interesting is its blend of mezcal and rum, giving it a unique flavor depth. Adding Mezcal adds a smoky note that distinguishes it from other tropical cocktails.
What is a Tia Mia made of – The ingredients
For the creation of a Tia Mia, you require these ingredients:
- Mezcal: A distilled alcoholic beverage from Mexico, Mezcal adds a smoky flavor to the Tia Mia cocktail.
- Jamaican Rum: This ingredient contributes a rich and funky flavor, enhancing the overall taste of the drink.
- Lime Juice: Lime juice brings a tangy freshness, balancing out the sweetness and smokiness of the other ingredients.
- Orgeat Syrup: A sweet syrup made from almonds, sugar, and rose or orange flower water. It adds a subtle nutty sweetness to the cocktail.
- Orange Curacao: A type of orange liqueur, that contributes a bittersweet orange flavor that complements the other ingredients.
- Mint Sprig: Used as a garnish, it adds an aromatic finish to the Tia Mia cocktail.
