Vaina
Indulge in the creamy elegance of the Chilean Vaina, a classic cocktail that brings together the velvety richness of sweet red wine, the warmth of brandy, and the luscious hint of creme de cacao. Balanced with a silky egg white froth, a touch of powdered sugar, and fragrant ground cinnamon, this drink is a decadent fusion of flavors and textures. Perfect for festive occasions or a cozy evening treat, the Vaina is a quick-to-prepare (just 5 minutes!) cocktail that delivers sophistication in every sip. Shake it over ice, strain into a chilled coupe, and garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon for a cocktail that’s as stunning as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 ounces Sweet red wine (such as port or a dessert red wine)
- 1 ounce Brandy
- 1 ounce Creme de cacao
- 1 Egg white
- 1 teaspoon Powdered sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 cup Ice cubes
Instructions
Gather all the ingredients and tools, including a cocktail shaker, jigger, and fine-mesh strainer.
Add the sweet red wine, brandy, creme de cacao, egg white, powdered sugar, and ground cinnamon into the cocktail shaker.
Add the ice cubes to the shaker, ensuring there is enough room to shake the mixture well.
Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to combine and create a frothy texture from the egg white.
Remove the shaker lid, place a fine-mesh strainer over the serving glass, and strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or small wine glass.
Optionally garnish with a sprinkle of additional ground cinnamon or a cinnamon stick for presentation.
Serve immediately and enjoy your creamy, delicious Chilean Vaina!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
279 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 61 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.0 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.4 g | ||
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 17 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 143 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
