Dad's Tia Maria
Experience the rich, velvety flavors of "Dad's Tia Maria," a homemade coffee liqueur recipe that's as easy to prepare as it is indulgent. Crafted with only five simple ingredients—instant coffee, dark rum, sugar, vanilla extract, and boiling water—this delightful drink captures the essence of smooth coffee and warm vanilla, elevated with the bold kick of rum. Ready in just 20 minutes of hands-on time, this versatile liqueur is perfect for sipping straight, mixing into cocktails, or drizzling over desserts. The secret to its deep, well-rounded flavor lies in allowing the mixture to age for two weeks, giving the ingredients time to harmonize beautifully. Make your own bottle of this crowd-pleasing, gift-worthy treat and savor the taste of homemade luxury!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Instant coffee
- 1.5 cups Boiling water
- 2 cups Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Dark rum
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, dissolve the instant coffee in 1.5 cups of boiling water over medium heat. Stir well to ensure no lumps remain.
Step 2
Add the sugar to the saucepan and stir constantly until fully dissolved. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
Step 3
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature. This is an important step to prevent the alcohol from evaporating when added later.
Step 4
Once the coffee mixture has cooled, stir in the vanilla extract and dark rum. Mix thoroughly to combine the flavors.
Step 5
Using a funnel, pour the mixture into a clean glass bottle or jar with a tight seal.
Step 6
Seal the container and let the homemade Tia Maria sit for at least 2 weeks in a cool, dark place. This allows the flavors to meld and develop a smoother taste.
Step 7
After 2 weeks, give the bottle a gentle shake, strain the liqueur through cheesecloth if needed, and it’s ready to enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1250.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2736.0 |
| Total Fat 1.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 28.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 401.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 400.3g | |
| Protein 0.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 29.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 236mg | 0% |
Source of Calories