Dads Tia Maria Recipes

DAD'S TIA MARIA

Steps:

• Steep 1 3/4 ounces of instant coffee in 4 cups of boiling water.
• Make a syrup by putting 6 cups of sugar in 5 cups of boiling water- allow to cool- then add 2 ounces of pure vanilla extract.
• Mix syrup with coffee mixture then add 1 3/4 pints of 190 proof ethyl alcohol (Everclear).
• Let cool and enjoy!

TIA MARIA

Steps:

• Bring water, sugar, and coffee extract to a boil. Let cool then add vanilla and alcohol.
• Stir and pour into a bottle.

TIA MARIA TORTE

Steps:

• For cookies:.
• PREHEAT oven to 375°F.
• COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
• BAKE for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
• CHILL metal mixing bowl in freezer. Then beat whipping cream till soft peaks form. Sift in powdered sugar and vanilla and beat till firm peaks form.
• MIX together milk and Tia maria in bowl. Dip cookies in mixture, then arrange in layer at bottom of springform, using some cookies to line sides of pan. Add layer of whipped cream, then another layer of cookies. Alternate cookies and whipped cream until cookies are finished, then cover rest of dessert in whipped cream.
• SPRINKLE slivered almonds on sides of torte. Carefully place chocolate curls at top of cake. You can also place a strawberry in the top center for an elegant look.
• Refrigerate for at least 12 hours prior to serving.
• Enjoy!

TIA MARIA LIQUEUR

Steps:

• Bring first 5 ingredients only to a boil. Let stand to cool.
• Skim & put through strainer or cheesecloth.
• Cool completely.
• Add 25 oz alcohol and stir well.
• Store for 30 days if you can. Just makes it taste better.

HOMEMADE KAHLUA/TIA MARIA

Steps:

• 1. Combine the sugar and water, stirring to dissolve. Add instant coffee and bring mixture to a boil. Boil steadily for 3 minutes, stirring often.
• 2. Add vanilla, remove from heat and cool for 1 hour. Add the Vodka, stirring well to combine.
• 3. Pour into a glass jar, cover tightly and refrigerate. It's best to leave this for a couple of days so the flavors blend. Shake well before first use. White Russian 1 ounce vodka 1/2 - 1 oz. Kahlua (depending how sweet you like it) Milk Ice Place a couple of ice cubes in a tall glass. Add vodka, then Kahlua then milk. Stir and serve.