Costa Rican Cocktail Recipe - The Morena Mia - Chef Tips

dark rum

🥗Healthier: light rum

💰Cheaper: spiced rum

Light rum has fewer calories, while spiced rum can be more affordable.

coconut cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut milk is lighter, and evaporated milk is often cheaper.

Boil water.

Add sugar and mix until dissolved.

Add cinnamon sticks, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.

Set pot aside, cover, and steep for 1-6 hours.

Remove cinnamon sticks, add vanilla extract, and store in a sealed bottle.

Shake Cacique Rum, tangerine-lemon juice, and Cinnamon Simple Syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice until well chilled.

Pour into an ice-filled glass, garnished with a fresh orange wheel, maraschino cherry, and a cinnamon stick.

Light the cinnamon stick for a smoky presentation.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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