Episode 111: Tia Maria
Episode 111 features Tia Maria. Bottled in 750ml at 26.5% ABV, or 53 proof and it retails for about $31.
Enjoy this episode with a pour of Tia Maria on ice or in an Espresso Martini.
Tia Maria's official website: https://www.tiamaria.com/
Brief Historical Timeline:
- 1947 - Tia Maria is created with Dr. Kenneth Evans as the named founder
- 1980s - Hiram Walker acquires the brand
- 2005 - Pernod Ricard ends up with Tia Maria through acquisitions
- 2009 - Pernod Ricard sells Tia Maria to Illva Saronno
Key Cocktails:
Tia Maria is claimed to be the first coffee liqueur used in an Espresso Martini, so try it that way.
Tia Espresso Martini
- 25ml Tia Maria
- 25ml Vodka
- Single or Double Shot of Espresso
- 3 coffee beans for garnish
Shake all ingredients with ice, double strain into a chilled Martini glass, garnish with three coffee beans.
References:
Wikipedia Article on Tia Maria
Press Release on Pernod Ricard sale to Illva Saronno
Press Release on new bottle design
Cocktail-Society.com Article on Tia Maria
Trade Focused Sales Sheet PDF, circa 2020
Tia Maria's first TV Ad on YouTube
Product Listing for Vanilla Beans Defining Bourbon Vanilla
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