Lord and Lady
CLASSIC · DARK RUM

Lord and Lady

A two-ingredient powerhouse of dark rum and coffee liqueur that drinks like liquid dessert - effortlessly elegant and dangerously smooth.

Ingredients
Glassware
Old-fashioned glass
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Caramel · Roasted coffee · Dark chocolate · Oak · Vanilla

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    Fill an old-fashioned glass with ice cubes.

  2. 2

    Pour 45ml dark rum over the ice.

  3. 3

    Add 30ml Tia Maria.

  4. 4

    Stir gently for 10–15 seconds to combine and lightly chill.

  5. 5

    Serve immediately, unstrained, in the glass.

From the Bartender

Tia Maria, being lighter and more coffee-forward than Kahlúa, is the preferred choice here - it lets the dark rum remain the dominant spirit rather than being overwhelmed by sweetness. If substituting, opt for a quality coffee liqueur with a similar dry, espresso-driven character.

Rating
4.0★· 1 sip logged
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