Spiced Vanilla Rum Sour
A smooth and warming sour cocktail blending vanilla-infused rum with fresh lime and subtle warming spices. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together vanilla-infused dark rum, fresh lime juice, cinnamon syrup 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 210 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 vanilla-infused dark rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 3/4 oz cinnamon syrup
- 1 large egg white
- as needed ice cubes
- a pinch ground cinnamon
- 1 piece lime twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: Add 2 oz vanilla-infused dark rum, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 3/4 oz cinnamon syrup, and 1 large egg white into a cocktail shaker without ice.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 20 seconds to emulsify the egg white and create foam.
- Step 3: Add ice cubes to fill the shaker halfway and shake again vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Step 4: Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass.
- Step 5: Lightly dust a pinch of ground cinnamon on top of the foam.
- Step 6: Garnish by expressing a lime twist over the drink to release oils, then rest it on the rim.
