Vesuvio cocktail in a old-fashioned glass — made with Light rum, Sweet Vermouth, and Lemon

Vesuvio

แก้ว Old-fashioned glass
ระดับความยาก Medium
แคลอรี ~134 kcal
ABV 10.21%

ส่วนผสม

วิธีทำ

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

Strong Citrus

The Vesuvio is a frothy, citrus-forward cocktail made with light rum, sweet vermouth, fresh lemon juice, powdered sugar, and egg white, shaken and strained into an old-fashioned glass over ice. Named after the famous Italian volcano, its combination of egg white foam and citrus suggests both lightness and the potential for volcanic energy. The egg white creates a silky texture that elevates the drink above a simple 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.

citrus silky sweet herbal rum

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.

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