Taste profile
Balanced, balanced, soft, and smooth.
LiqueurMediumHurricane glass
Cocktail guide
Jamaica Kiss
Jamaica Kiss combines Coffee Liqueur, Light Rum, Ice, Milk in a shake served in a hurricane glass. It is a strong fit for after dinner, date night and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.
Best for
Best for after dinner, date night.
Quick fact
Jamaica Kiss is usually served as a shake in a hurricane glass, and its identity is shaped by Coffee Liqueur, Light Rum, Ice.
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Ingredients
Everything in the glass.
How to make it
Build it step by step.
- 1Fill a tumbler with ice cubes.
- 2Add a shot of Tia Maria and a shot of Jamaican light rum.
- 3Fill the tumbler with milk.
- 4Blend until smooth and serve immediately.
Method
Blended
Finish
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Taste map
Strength
Balanced
Sweetness
Balanced
Sourness
Soft
Bitterness
Smooth
Read: Jamaica Kiss is a medium alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Coffee Liqueur, Light Rum, Ice.
Texture and serve cues
-Has citrus
-Has bubbles
✓Creamy texture
✓Frozen style
Best for
Best for after dinner, date night.
Glassware
Hurricane glass
More to know before you make it
A fuller read on the drink.
Flavor read
Expect a balanced profile with support from Coffee Liqueur, Light Rum, Ice.
Best pairing
Easy to serve with snacks, small plates, and casual sharing food.
Serving style
Serve in a hurricane glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass.
Where it fits
Jamaica Kiss sits comfortably in the liqueur cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.
Background
Why this cocktail keeps showing up.
Jamaica Kiss is usually served as a shake in a hurricane glass, and its identity is shaped by Coffee Liqueur, Light Rum, Ice.
Reference cards
Base spirit
Liqueur
Category
Shake
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Hurricane glass
Method
Blended
Updated
March 11, 2026
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