Almeria
The Almeria is a strong rum spirit-forward cocktail, sweet and creamy on the palate. Shaken and served in a cocktail glass.
- 3 min
- Cocktail glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 79 out of 100
- Bitter
- 29 out of 100
- Creamy
- 49 out of 100
- Smoky
- 29 out of 100
- Boozy
- 67 out of 100
How to make an Almeria
To make an Almeria, shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass: 2 oz dark rum, 1 oz Kahlua and 1 egg white.
You'll need
Skip the egg? The Lord and Lady is the same drink without it.
Instructions
- 1
Chill a cocktail glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Add dark rum, Kahlua and egg white to a cocktail shaker.
- 3
Shake hard without ice for about 10 seconds to whip the egg.
- 4
Add ice to the shaker.
- 5
Shake again for 10-15 seconds, until the shaker feels very cold.
- 6
Strain into the chilled cocktail glass.
Why shake? The egg white needs a dry shake first to turn silky.
Almeria questions
What does an Almeria taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly sweet and creamy, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 20% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in an Almeria?
About 20% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between an Almeria and a Lord and Lady?
Both use dark rum and Kahlua. The Almeria adds egg white. The Almeria is shaken and served in a cocktail glass; the Lord and Lady is built in the glass and served in a rocks glass. The Lord and Lady is the stronger of the two.
Should an Almeria be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: egg white needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly. Dry-shake without ice first for a thicker foam.
What glass do you serve an Almeria in?
A cocktail glass.