Cocktails

Lord And Lady

Lord And Lady is an alcoholic cocktail built on Dark Rum. It leans vanilla, coffee and caramel. Built and served in a Old-Fashioned Glass. Expect about 37.8% ABV and roughly 149 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic37.8% ABV2 ingredients

At a Glance

149 kcalCalories

37.8%ABV

4.4gSugar

5.9gCarbs

1.09Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 2 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

1 1/2 ozDark rumBase Spirit
1/2 ozTia mariaOther

How to Make It

Pour the rum and Tia Maria into an old-fashioned glass almost filled with ice cubes.Pour
Stir well.Stirred

How to Serve

Glass: Old-Fashioned Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Cubed ice
Method: Stirred

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Vanilla Coffee Caramel

Supporting notes

Molasses Spice Chocolate Sweet

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

After DinnerSuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.
DessertSuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.

Occasion tags include deterministic rules plus LLM-assisted fact-checked patches based on recipe name, ingredients, glassware, flavour tags and pairing evidence.

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

Not enough information

Gluten-FreeKetoLow-CarbLow-SugarVeganVegetarian

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 Rum1 1/2 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.

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

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Last updated June 18, 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 a Lord And Lady?: The Lord And Lady is a cocktail made with 2 ingredients, traditionally served in a Old-Fashioned Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 37.8%. A standard serving contains approximately 149 calories.
What does a Lord And Lady taste like?: Lord And Lady has a flavour profile featuring Vanilla, Coffee, Caramel, Molasses. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Lord And Lady?: Lord And Lady pairs well with Desserts, Chocolate, Coffee Desserts. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Lord And Lady?: The Lord And Lady has an ABV of approximately 37.8%. That's approximately 1.09 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 149 kcal, 4.4g sugar, 5.9g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Lord And Lady typically served?: Lord And Lady is often suggested for After Dinner, Dessert, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Lord And Lady?: If you enjoy Lord And Lady, 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 a Lord And Lady at home?: Yes. The Lord And Lady uses 2 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Old-Fashioned 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 Lord And Lady 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.