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Jamaica Kiss

Jamaica Kiss is a cocktail made with Coffee Liqueur, Light Rum, Ice, and Milk. It is served in a Hurricane Glass.

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Cocktailalcoholic22% ABV4 ingredients

At a Glance

271 kcalCalories
22%ABV
15.6gSugar
20gCarbs
1.66Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition. Some ingredient data may be approximate.

These nutrition figures are approximate estimates for this recipe — actual values vary with your exact measures, brands and serving size.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderateblended drink

Why: 4 ingredients, blended drink, requires blender

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Fill a tumbler with ice cubes.Fill
  2. Add a shot of Tia Maria and a shot of Jamaican light rum.Add
  3. Fill the tumbler with milk.Fill
  4. Blend until smooth and serve immediately.Blended

How to Serve

Glass
Hurricane Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Cubed ice
Method
Blended
Served Chilled

Serving tips

Serving tips

Serve Jamaica Kiss cold and use coffee with enough strength to stand up to the other ingredients. Weak coffee can make the drink taste flat. It is commonly matched with desserts, chocolate, coffee desserts style pairings.

Taste

What does Jamaica Kiss taste like?

Jamaica Kiss leans into coffee depth, gentle bitterness and a richer after-dinner feel. The best versions keep sweetness in check so the coffee note stays clear.

Primary flavours

VanillaCoffee

Supporting notes

RoastedSweetRich

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
BoldnessDelicate – Bold
  • Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

When to choose it

How to decide if Jamaica Kiss is right for you

Jamaica Kiss is best for drinkers who want coffee depth, a richer finish and a drink that feels closer to after-dinner than aperitif. Choose it when roast and texture matter more than sharp refreshment. The listed serve is about 22.0% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

Skip if

Skip Jamaica Kiss if...

Skip Jamaica Kiss if you want something light, crisp or food-friendly before dinner. Coffee-led cocktails usually feel richer and work better when you want depth, bitterness and a fuller finish.

When to serve

  • DessertSuggested from its cream and coffee notes, pairing with desserts pairing.
  • Date NightSuggested from its vanilla notes, pairing with chocolate and desserts.
  • After DinnerSuggested from its coffee and cream notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

DessertsChocolateCoffee Desserts

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-FreeVegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-SugarVegan
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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Coffee Liqueur1 shot

KahluaWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount and reduce other sweetener only if needed.
What changes
Kahlua can usually replace coffee liqueur, though sweetness may vary.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Light Rum1 shot Jamaican

Aged RumKnown variation
How much to use
Use the same amount; reduce rich sweeteners only if the drink becomes too heavy.
What changes
Aged rum can replace light rum when a fuller, oakier variation is acceptable.
Dark RumWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount; reduce rich sweeteners if the result becomes too heavy.
What changes
Dark rum can replace light rum when a deeper, heavier rum profile is welcome.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Milkto taste

Half-And-HalfWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount or slightly less if the drink becomes too heavy.
What changes
Half-and-half can replace milk when a richer drink is acceptable.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I make a Jamaica Kiss at home?
Yes. The Jamaica Kiss uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Hurricane Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.