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
