Jamaica Kiss
The Jamaica Kiss is a medium rum creamy cocktail, creamy and sweet on the palate. Blended and served in a hurricane glass.
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 71 out of 100
- Bitter
- 29 out of 100
- Creamy
- 89 out of 100
- Smoky
- 11 out of 100
- Boozy
- 36 out of 100
How to make a Jamaica Kiss
To make a Jamaica Kiss, blend with ice and pour into a hurricane glass: 1½ oz Coffee liqueur, 1½ oz light rum and milk.
You'll need
- Coffee liqueur1½ oz
- Light rum1½ oz
- Milksplash (¼ oz)
Instructions
- 1
Add coffee liqueur, light rum and milk to a blender with about a cup of ice.
- 2
Blend until smooth, about 20-30 seconds (add a little more ice if you want it thicker).
- 3
Pour into a hurricane glass.
Why blend? Blending coffee liqueur and light rum with ice gives a smooth, frozen texture.
Jamaica Kiss questions
What does a Jamaica Kiss taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly creamy and sweet. It's a medium drink at about 11% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a Jamaica Kiss?
About 11% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between a Jamaica Kiss and a Texas Sling?
Both use Coffee liqueur and milk. The Jamaica Kiss adds light rum, while the Texas Sling uses Irish cream, Amaretto and 151 proof rum. Both are blended, but the Jamaica Kiss goes in a hurricane glass and the Texas Sling in a wine glass. The Texas Sling is the stronger of the two.
What glass do you serve a Jamaica Kiss in?
A hurricane glass.