As a professional mixologist with years of experience crafting innovative drinks, I recommend these refreshing coffee cocktails to elevate your summer gatherings. Combining bold espresso with Tia Maria's rich coffee liqueur creates balanced, invigorating sippers perfect for warm days. Try these proven recipes for festive, flavorful results.
Tia Mint Americano
Ingredients
25 ml Tia Maria
2 shots of espresso
10 ml sugar syrup
6 mint leaves
30 ml sparkling water
Method Place mint, Tia Maria, espresso, and sugar syrup in a shaker. Shake for 40 seconds. Strain into a glass over ice, top with sparkling water, stir gently, and garnish with mint.
Tia Espresso Martini
Ingredients
25 ml Tia Maria
25 ml vodka
1 or 2 shots of espresso
5 ml sugar syrup
Method
Add espresso, Tia Maria, vodka, and ice to a shaker. Shake vigorously, then strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with three coffee beans.
Flat White Russian
Ingredients
25 ml Tia Maria
25 ml Barcelo Gran Anejo rum
1 shot of espresso
5 ml demerara sugar
30 ml ice-cold whole milk
Cocoa powder
Method
Pour Tia Maria, Barcelo Gran Anejo, and espresso into a tumbler. Float ice-cold whole milk on top and dust with cocoa powder.
Tia Iced Popcorn Frappe
Ingredients
50 ml Tia Maria
2 shots espresso
50 ml milk
20 ml popcorn syrup
Popcorn
Method
Combine Tia Maria, espresso, milk, and popcorn syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake well, strain into a latte glass over ice, and top with popcorn. Serve with a straw.
Tia Mint Frappe
Ingredients
25 ml Tia Maria
2 shots of espresso
50 ml milk
6 fresh mint leaves
Method
Add Tia Maria, espresso, milk, and mint leaves to a shaker. Shake thoroughly, strain into a glass, and garnish with a mint sprig.
Tia Cappuccino
Ingredients
25 ml Tia Maria
25 ml vodka
1 shot of espresso
Whites of 2 eggs
Salted caramel or cherry syrup
Salty fudge or a cherry
Method
Whip 100 ml salted caramel or cherry syrup, 200 ml water, and egg whites to a foam. Shake Tia Maria, vodka, and espresso, strain into a glass, top with foam, and garnish with salty fudge or a cherry.
