Episode 111: Tia Maria Liquor and Liqueur Connoisseur

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 brand2005 - Pernod Ricard ends up with Tia Maria through acquisitions2009 - 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 Maria25ml VodkaSingle or Double Shot of Espresso3 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
Diffords Guide 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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