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Van Vleet

The Van Vleet is a strong rum sour, sweet and tart on the palate. Shaken and served in a rocks glass.

Flavor profile

Tart
59 out of 100
Sweet
69 out of 100
Fruity
16 out of 100
Smoky
16 out of 100
Boozy
64 out of 100

How to make a Van Vleet

To make a Van Vleet, shake with ice and strain into a rocks glass: 3 oz light rum, 1 oz maple syrup and 1 oz lemon juice.

You'll need

1 drink

Pairs well with: Maple syrup · All syrups

Instructions

  1. 1

    Add light rum, maple syrup and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker.

  2. 2

    Fill the shaker with ice.

  3. 3

    Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.

  4. 4

    Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes.

Why shake? Lemon juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.

Van Vleet questions

What does a Van Vleet taste like?

Mostly sweet and tart, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 19% ABV once mixed.

How strong is a Van Vleet?

About 19% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.

What's the difference between a Van Vleet and a Honey Bee?

Both use light rum and lemon juice. The Van Vleet adds maple syrup, while the Honey Bee uses honey. Both are shaken, but the Van Vleet goes in a rocks glass and the Honey Bee in a margarita glass.

Should a Van Vleet be shaken or stirred?

Shaken: maple syrup and lemon juice need a hard shake to mix and chill properly.

Can I make Van Vleets in a batch?

Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 18 oz light rum, 6 oz maple syrup and 6 oz lemon juice in a jug and chill it. Add 6 oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Pour over fresh ice to serve.

What glass do you serve a Van Vleet in?

A rocks glass.