Your time on Grand Cayman should be spent relaxing and enjoying a drink – not at the store buying supplies for them, so prepare for your morning, dessert, or anytime cocktail when you buy Tia Maria from Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits and choose delivery.
Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits is well-known for our large assortment of top quality, name brands and unique types of liquors, wines, and beers. Our six easily accessed branches enable in-person shopping at your convenience, but we also offer free delivery for online orders.
Having your beer, wine, and liquor order delivered is simple. We will deliver anywhere on Grand Cayman – your business, home, condo, hotel, resort, yacht, etc., and we’ll do so the same day as the order is placed as long as you do so by 3 pm. You can also pick up your order placed before 6 pm at our Georgetown location. Remember, however, that we close at 7 pm, and we’re completely closed on Sundays – to delivery and in-person shopping.
Choose Tia Maria for Your Morning, Noon, or Night Cocktail
With roots in Jamaican coffee beans, Tia Maria is a dark liquor commonly used in coffee-based cocktails, on its own, or even with ice cream. The primary flavors are coffee, Jamaican rum, vanilla, and sugar, and the drink packs a punch with an ABV of 20%.
Tia Maria is made with the finest 100% Arabica coffee. An intense cold brew extraction goes into each bottle, followed by Madagascar vanilla, and Jamaican rum. The process gives Tia Maria full body, texture, and power.
The history of Tia Maria is quite the tale. The origin dates to the 1700s when a young girl fled Jamaica with a single family servant, Tia Maria (or “Aunty” Maria), some family jewels, and the liquor recipe passed down through the family. This story is most likely a marketing scheme, but the drink was developed in partnership with Jamaican producers.
Tia Maria is enjoyed in a variety of ways. Whether served over ice, within a cocktail like the original Espresso Martini, or with milk/ice cream, it’s a remarkably delicious treat.
For inspiration, consider the following Tia Maria cocktail recipes:
Espresso Martini
Ingredients:
- 65ml vodka
- 75ml Tia Maria
- 75ml freshly brewed espresso
- 6 coffee beans
Instructions:
- Chill two martini glasses.
- Combine the vodka, Tia Maria, and freshly brewed espresso into a cocktail shaker with ice. (Hot espresso forms a creamy head.)
- Shake for 30 seconds.
- Strain into glasses.
- Garnish with 3 coffee beans on each glass.
Tia Tonic
Ingredients:
- 50mL Tia Maria
- 1 shot of espresso
- Tonic Water
- Grapefruit or lemon
Instructions:
- Combine Tia Maria with espresso.
- Top off with tonic water.
- Garnish with either grapefruit or lemon peel.
Skinny White Russian
Ingredients:
- 30 ml Tia Maria
- 30 ml Vodka
- 60 ml skim milk
- 5 crushed ice cubes
- Dark chocolate shavings
Instructions:
- Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake until the shaker is frosted.
- Strain into glass.
- Garnish with dark chocolate shavings.
Wake up with Tia Maria in your coffee to enjoy the sunrise on Grand Cayman when you buy a supply from Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits during your stay. You can also enjoy the drink in the afternoon or after dinner as a dessert. Any time is Tia Maria time!
