What ingredients are in a Vesuvio?

1 oz Light rum, 1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth, Juice of 1/2 Lemon, 1 tsp Powdered sugar, 1 Egg White

What glass do you use for a Vesuvio?

A Vesuvio is traditionally served in a Old-fashioned glass.

How strong is a Vesuvio?

A Vesuvio has an estimated ABV of 10,21%.

How many calories are in a Vesuvio?

A Vesuvio contains approximately 134 calories per serving.

Vesuvio

Copo Old-fashioned glass

Dificuldade Medium

Calorias ~134 kcal

ABV 10,21%

Ingredientes

Light rum 1 oz
Sweet Vermouth 1/2 oz
Lemon Juice of 1/2
Powdered sugar 1 tsp
Egg White 1

Instruções

Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into an old-fashioned glass over ice cubes, and serve.

Strong Citrus

Vesuvio é um coquetel espumoso e cítrico feito com rum claro, vermute doce, suco de limão fresco, açúcar de confeiteiro e clara de ovo, agitado e coado em um copo old-fashioned sobre gelo. Nomeado em homenagem ao famoso vulcão italiano, sua combinação de espuma de clara de ovo e cítrico sugere tanto leveza quanto o potencial de energia vulcânica. A clara de ovo cria uma textura sedosa que eleva a bebida acima de um simples rum sour.

History & Origins

The Vesuvio is a classic cocktail of disputed origin, though its name and style suggest Italian or Neapolitan bar culture, where the volcano Vesuvius is an enduring cultural symbol. It appears in mid-20th century cocktail guides as a rum-vermouth sour variant. The specific combination of rum, sweet vermouth, and egg white reflects a style of cocktail common in the first half of the 20th century.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Fresh lemon zest with light rum's sugarcane sweetness and sweet vermouth's herbal, fruit character. Palate: Silky from the egg white foam, with a tart-sweet citrus profile created by lemon juice and powdered sugar; sweet vermouth adds a subtle wine depth and herbal complexity that distinguishes the drink from a plain rum sour. Finish: Clean, tart, and slightly sweet with lingering citrus and vermouth.

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Pro Tip

Dry-shake the egg white and rum mixture first before adding ice to the shaker for maximum foam and the creamiest possible texture.

Data verified Abril 2017

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