What ingredients are in a Almeria?

2 oz Dark Rum, 1 oz Kahlua, 1 Egg White

What glass do you use for a Almeria?

A Almeria is traditionally served in a Copa de Cóctel.

How strong is a Almeria?

A Almeria has an estimated ABV of 19,50%.

How many calories are in a Almeria?

A Almeria contains approximately 247 calories per serving.

Is the Almeria cocktail named after a place?

Yes, the Almeria cocktail takes its name from Almería, a city and province on the southeastern coast of Spain in Andalusia. The naming likely reflects a tribute to the Spanish region, though the drink's combination of dark rum and Kahlúa does not specifically reference Spanish ingredients.

What role does egg white play in the Almeria?

The egg white in the Almeria is shaken vigorously to create a silky, frothy texture without adding flavor. This technique, common in sours and flips, produces a smooth mouthfeel and an attractive foam layer on the surface of the finished drink.

What does the Almeria cocktail taste like?

The Almeria offers a rich, coffee-forward flavor from the Kahlúa layered over the molasses depth of dark rum, with the egg white creating a creamy, smooth texture. At around 19.5% ABV, it is a medium-strength cocktail with dessert-like qualities.

Dark rum and Kahlúa, emulsified with an egg white, give Almeria its velvety body and coffee-forward character. The ingredients are shaken with ice and strained into a cocktail glass, the egg white producing a frothy, airy crown that softens both the rum's heat and the liqueur's intensity. Named for the Andalusian city, the drink reaches roughly 20 percent alcohol by volume and reads as rich and indulgent. The roasted sweetness of the coffee liqueur defines its flavor, while the dark rum supplies depth beneath the smooth, creamy texture.

Almeria

Copa Copa de Cóctel

Dificultad Easy

Calorías ~247 kcal

ABV 19,50%

Ingredientes

Dark Rum 2 oz
Kahlua 1 oz
Egg White 1

Instrucciones

In a shaker half-filled with ice cubes, combine all of the ingredients. Shake well. Strain into a cocktail glass.

Sweet Creamy

Almería es un cóctel rico con predominio de café que combina la profundidad del ron oscuro con el carácter dulce y tostado de Kahlúa, emulsionado con clara de huevo para crear una textura aterciopelada y espumosa. Nombrado por la ciudad española de Andalucía, ofrece una experiencia cremosa e indulgente a 19.5% ABV.

History & Origins

Almeria takes its name from the coastal city in southern Spain, though the cocktail's precise origin and the connection to its namesake city are disputed. The combination of dark rum, coffee liqueur, and egg white places it in the tradition of creamy, spirit-forward cocktails that were popular in mid-20th century American and European bars. The use of Kahlúa as the coffee component became widespread after the liqueur's international distribution expanded in the 1960s.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Rich coffee and roasted cacao from the Kahlúa, with dark rum's molasses and a clean egg-white neutrality. Palate: Smooth and creamy from the emulsified egg white; coffee sweetness from the Kahlúa integrates with the dark rum's tropical fruit and molasses character. Finish: Medium-long, with lingering coffee and a gentle rum warmth.

coffee creamy molasses rich sweet

Pro Tip

Dry shake first without ice to fully emulsify the egg white, then add ice and shake again before straining for a thick, stable foam.

Data verified enero 2017

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