Frothy Espresso Rum Sour
A rich and creamy sour cocktail combining dark rum with freshly brewed espresso and a frothy egg white top. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together dark rum, fresh espresso, fresh lemon juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz dark rum
- 1 oz fresh espresso
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 oz simple syrup
- 1 large egg white
- 3 whole coffee beans
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pour 2 oz dark rum, 1 oz fresh espresso, 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice, 3/4 oz simple syrup, and 1 large egg white into a cocktail shaker without ice.
- Step 2: Dry shake vigorously for 20 seconds to emulsify the egg white and create froth.
- Step 3: Add ice cubes to the shaker and shake again for 15 seconds until well chilled and frothy.
- Step 4: Double strain into a chilled coupe glass to remove ice shards.
- Step 5: Garnish by gently placing 3 whole coffee beans in a triangular pattern on the frothy surface.






