Cocktails

Almeria

Almeria is an alcoholic cocktail built on Dark Rum. It leans vanilla, caramel and coffee. Served in a Cocktail Glass. Expect about 26.3% ABV and roughly 246 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic26.3% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

246 kcalCalories

26.3%ABV

9.1gSugar

12gCarbs

1.76Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition. Some ingredient data may be approximate.

These nutrition figures are approximate estimates for this recipe — actual values vary with your exact measures, brands and serving size.

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How hard is it to make?

Easyshaken drink

Why: 3 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients & Tools

2 ozDark rumBase Spirit
1 ozKahluaLiqueur Modifier
1Egg whiteEgg Or Foamer

Tools:Cocktail Shaker

Contains an egg ingredient. Prepare with a fresh, safe egg; those who should avoid raw egg may prefer to skip it.

How to Make It

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

How to Serve

Glass: Cocktail Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Cubed ice
Method: Shaken

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Vanilla Caramel Coffee

Supporting notes

Molasses Roasted Spice Sweet Creamy

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

High ABV
Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

DessertSuggested from its coffee and vanilla notes, pairing with desserts pairing.
Winter / CozySuggested from its coffee and spice notes.
After DinnerSuggested from its coffee notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

DessertsChocolateCoffee Desserts

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-SugarVegan

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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Dark Rum2 oz

Aged RumWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use the same amount; taste before changing sweetener.
What changes: Aged rum can replace dark rum when a somewhat drier, oak-led profile is acceptable.

Light RumWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount; expect less depth and dark sugar character.
What changes: Light rum can replace dark rum only when a lighter, cleaner result is acceptable.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Kahlua1 oz

Coffee LiqueurWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use the same amount and adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes: Coffee liqueur can usually replace Kahlua, though sweetness and coffee intensity may vary.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Last updated July 12, 2026

Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is an Almeria?: The Almeria is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Cocktail Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 26.3%. A standard serving contains approximately 246 calories.
What does an Almeria taste like?: Almeria has a flavour profile featuring Vanilla, Caramel, Coffee, Molasses. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with an Almeria?: Almeria pairs well with Desserts, Chocolate, Coffee Desserts. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is an Almeria?: The Almeria has an ABV of approximately 26.3%. That's approximately 1.76 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 246 kcal, 9.1g sugar, 12.0g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is an Almeria typically served?: Almeria is often suggested for After Dinner, Dessert, Winter / Cozy, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to an Almeria?: If you enjoy Almeria, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make an Almeria at home?: Yes. The Almeria uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Cocktail Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Almeria with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.