Spiced Venezuelan Rum Vermouth Cocktail with Coffee Salt
An elegant stirred cocktail combining aged Venezuelan rum with Italian vermouths, finished with a spritz of citrus and a pinch of coffee-infused salt for complexity. This caribbean-inspired cocktails & drinks ready in about 7 minutes brings together aged Venezuelan rum, sweet Italian vermouth, dry Italian vermouth 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 180 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
- 1.5 oz aged Venezuelan rum
- 0.75 oz sweet Italian vermouth
- 0.75 oz dry Italian vermouth
- pinch coffee-infused salt
- 1 strip for spritz and garnish orange peel
Equipment for this recipe
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with ice and add 1.5 oz aged Venezuelan rum, 0.75 oz sweet Italian vermouth, and 0.75 oz dry Italian vermouth.
- Step 2: Stir gently for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled rocks glass over a large ice cube. Sprinkle a pinch of coffee-infused salt on the surface.
- Step 4: Express the oils of 1 strip of orange peel over the drink, rim the glass with it, then drop it in as garnish.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Spiced Venezuelan Rum Vermouth Cocktail with Coffee Salt take to make?
Total time is about 7 minutes (7 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home bartenders find this fits a single afternoon; scale up the batch for parties or pitchers.
How do I store leftover Spiced Venezuelan Rum Vermouth Cocktail with Coffee Salt?
Refrigerate any leftover spiced venezuelan rum vermouth cocktail with coffee salt in a sealed pitcher or jar for up to 3–4 days. Do not reheat — drinks are served chilled. If the recipe uses sparkling water or fresh herbs, hold those back and add fresh just before pouring so the drink stays bright and fizzy.
Can I substitute ingredients in Spiced Venezuelan Rum Vermouth Cocktail with Coffee Salt?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Spiced Venezuelan Rum Vermouth Cocktail with Coffee Salt for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 1 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 1). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Spiced Venezuelan Rum Vermouth Cocktail with Coffee Salt?
Caribbean cocktails & drinks like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
