Celebrate Christmas in style with Tia Maria
The Christmas season is upon us and what better way to celebrate then trying out some delicious Tia Maria cocktails. As every drink sets a scene, why not have an outfit to match too!
After work drinks is the perfect cocktail time when you need to unwind from a busy day! Why not try the Maria L’Orange, a fresh and fruity cocktail with a chocolate twist.
¾ parts Tia Maria
¾ parts triple sec
1 bar spoon passion fruit syrup
½ parts lemon juice
1 ½ parts fresh orange juice
Combine all the ingredients together with crushed ice in a Boston and shake.
Pour into a martini glass.
Garnish with a lemon twist
Dress – River Island
Jacket – New Look
Scarf – Marc Cain
Necklace – Jolita Jewellery
Bag – Accessorize
Fun is to be had when you are out with the girls so why not try the Mojitia as a cool and refreshing mix. With a hint of white rum, Lemon juice and mint leaves, this is an ideal move on from the classic Mojito.
1½ oz Tia Maria
1½ oz white rum
½ oz lemon juice
3 oz soda
Muddle mint leaves, lemon juice and powdered
sugar in a highball glass, then add crushed ice and
pour in blended Tia Maria and rum.
Top up with soda.
Dress – River Island
Jacket – River Island
Bag – Accessorize
Watch – Police
Necklace – Tatty Devine at ASOS
Date night is the best opportunity to try something a little different. The Jamaican Swizzle is a combo of dark rum and ginger beer and will give your senses a little taster of the night to come.
1 oz Tia Maria
1 oz aged dark rum
2 oz ginger ale/ginger beer
¾ oz lemon juice
Bitters
Shake the Tia Maria, dark rum, lemon juice and a
dash of bitters with ice. Strain into a highball glass
filled with ice then top up with ginger ale.
Garnish with a slice of orange.
Dress – River Island
Shoes – River Island
Bag – Accessorize
Cuffs – ASOS
Watch – Police
