Tia Mia
Ingredients
- Mezcal, preferably Del Maguey Vida30 ml
- Jamaican rum30 ml
- Fresh lime juice, freshly squeezed lime22.5 ml
- Orange curaçao, preferably Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao15 ml
- 15 ml
- Ice
- Crushed ice
Garnish
Lime wheel and mint sprig; edible orchid optional
Flavor
Sweet, Citrusy
Method
- Add the mezcal, Jamaican rum, lime juice, orange curaçao and orgeat to a shaker.
- Fill with ice and shake until well chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice, topping up the ice if needed.
- Gently slap the mint to release its aroma and add it with the lime wheel. An edible orchid is optional.
About
Mezcal shares the base with Jamaican rum, taking the Mai Tai in a smoky direction. Orgeat brings almond, with lime and orange curaçao rounding it out.
Created by Ivy Mix, at Lani Kai
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