Van Vleet is a rum sour sweetened with maple syrup, giving a deeper and woodier sweetness than simple syrup.
Shake light rum, maple syrup, and lemon juice with ice until cold. Strain into an old fashioned glass over fresh ice and serve without garnish.
Serve in an old fashioned glass over ice with no garnish.
Pair it with roasted pork, pancakes, grilled pineapple, fried chicken, or pecan desserts.
This is a modern sour built from the simple spirit-citrus-sweetener structure.
Best for sour-style service and guests who enjoy maple flavor in cocktails.
Light rum provides clean sugarcane structure, lemon juice adds acidity, and maple syrup brings caramelized sweetness and body.
Tart, maple-rich, simple, and strong.
Use aged rum for more oak and vanilla depth.
25%
⚠️ Alcoholic beverage: not suitable for minors, pregnant individuals, or designated drivers. Please enjoy responsibly.
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Van Vleet sits around 25% ABV. Use these routes to compare drinks with a similar drinking weight, then narrow them by style, method or glass.
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