The Morena Mia is a signature Costa Rican cocktail recipe served by Bartender Luis Chacon (  / bartenderluisch  ) at Mountain Paradise Hotel’s Las Tejas Bar. Luis is a master of his craft, preparing some of the most creative cocktails in Costa Rica! I hope you enjoy this refreshing summer drink!

Morena Mia Cocktail Recipe

1 shot of Cacique Rum
1 shot of tangerine-lemon juice (or lemon juice)
1 shot of Cinnamon Simple Syrup, recipe below

Cinnamon Simple Syrup:
1 cup water
1 cup raw granulated sugar
4 cinnamon sticks
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, optional

Cinnamon Simple Syrup: Boil water. Add sugar and mix until dissolved. Add cinnamon sticks, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Set pot aside, cover, and steep for 1-6 hours. Remove cinnamon sticks, add vanilla extract, and store in a sealed bottle.

Make the Cocktail: Shake well in a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour into an ice-filled glass, garnished with a fresh orange wheel, maraschino cherry and cinnamon stick. Light the cinnamon stick for a smoky presentation.

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