Van Vleet
The Van Vleet is a strong rum sour, sweet and tart on the palate. Shaken and served in a rocks glass.
- 3 min
- Rocks glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 59 out of 100
- Sweet
- 69 out of 100
- Fruity
- 16 out of 100
- Smoky
- 16 out of 100
- Boozy
- 64 out of 100
How to make a Van Vleet
To make a Van Vleet, shake with ice and strain into a rocks glass: 3 oz light rum, 1 oz maple syrup and 1 oz lemon juice.
You'll need
- Light rum3 oz
- Maple syrup1 oz
- Lemon juice1 oz
Pairs well with: Maple syrup · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Add light rum, maple syrup and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker.
- 2
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 3
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 4
Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
Why shake? Lemon juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Van Vleet questions
What does a Van Vleet taste like?
Mostly sweet and tart, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 19% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Van Vleet?
About 19% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Van Vleet and a Honey Bee?
Both use light rum and lemon juice. The Van Vleet adds maple syrup, while the Honey Bee uses honey. Both are shaken, but the Van Vleet goes in a rocks glass and the Honey Bee in a margarita glass.
Should a Van Vleet be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: maple syrup and lemon juice need a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Can I make Van Vleets in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 18 oz light rum, 6 oz maple syrup and 6 oz lemon juice in a jug and chill it. Add 6 oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Pour over fresh ice to serve.
What glass do you serve a Van Vleet in?
A rocks glass.