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Jamaica Kiss

Jamaica Kiss is an alcoholic cocktail built on Coffee Liqueur. It leans vanilla and coffee. Served in a Hurricane Glass. Expect about 22% ABV and roughly 271 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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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

Taste profile

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?

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

What is a Jamaica Kiss?
The Jamaica Kiss is a cocktail made with 4 ingredients, traditionally served in a Hurricane Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 22.0%. A standard serving contains approximately 271 calories.
What does a Jamaica Kiss taste like?
Jamaica Kiss has a flavour profile featuring Vanilla, Coffee, Roasted, Sweet. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Jamaica Kiss?
Jamaica Kiss pairs well with Desserts, Chocolate, Coffee Desserts. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Jamaica Kiss?
The Jamaica Kiss has an ABV of approximately 22.0%. That's approximately 1.66 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 271 kcal, 15.6g sugar, 20.0g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Jamaica Kiss typically served?
Jamaica Kiss is often suggested for After Dinner, Date Night, Dessert, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Jamaica Kiss?
If you enjoy Jamaica Kiss, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
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.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?
Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Jamaica Kiss with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.