Vanilla Espresso Rum Cream
A rich and silky cocktail combining dark rum with fresh espresso and vanilla cream, perfect for dessert or after dinner. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together dark rum, fresh espresso, vanilla simple 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 240 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 dark rum
- 1 oz fresh espresso
- 3/4 oz vanilla simple syrup
- 1 oz heavy cream
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Instructions
- Step 1: Brew 1 oz of fresh hot espresso and let cool slightly.
- Step 2: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes halfway and pour in 1.5 oz dark rum, 1 oz cooled espresso, and 3/4 oz vanilla simple syrup.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds to chill and mix.
- Step 4: Strain into a chilled rocks glass over one large clear ice cube.
- Step 5: Gently pour 1 oz heavy cream over the back of a spoon onto the surface to create a layered cream float.
- Step 6: Garnish with a light dusting of cocoa powder or a single whole coffee bean on top of the cream.
