Costa Rican Cocktail Recipe - The Morena Mia - Chef Tips

The Morena Mia is a signature Costa Rican cocktail recipe served by Bartender Luis Chacon () 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