A quick and easy RumChata Christmas Cocktail recipe
I love a good 3-ingredient cocktail recipe. One that doesn’t involve a tumbler or well, really any equipment at all.
While you know I love my complicated, funky cocktails, this one is decidedly not that.
It’s festive and feels like sipping on a glass of Christmas joy. And, technically, you can make it with just 3 ingredients. The extra ingredients, while delightful, are embellishments. They’re not entirely necessary, though they do add a bit of pizazz to this cozy Christmas cocktail.
And, I feel like I should be clear that this isn’t just a Christmas cocktail, it’s wintery and creamy, and can be enjoyed at any time. I’m not one to restrict RumChata. If you’re reading this thinking what the heck RumChata is – it’s a blend of rum, cream, cinnamon, and vanilla. Essentially, it’s a spiked version of horchata. And, it’s delectable.
RumChata Christmas Cocktail
I first learned about RumChata from T’s family. I had never heard of it until I started celebrating the holidays with them. His aunt and uncle, in particular, were the first ones to introduce me to it. They poured it over ice and topped it off with a bit of cinnamon, and that’s how I’ve been drinking it ever since.
It’s one of those liqueurs/cocktails that I forget about for the majority of the year and then I remember it so vividly when the cool weather rolls in. It’s like a lightbulb goes off and it’s suddenly RumChata season again!
And while this isn’t just pouring it over ice with a dash of cinnamon, it is equally (if not more!) delightful. So grab yourself a festive rocks glass (any will do, but festive drinkware is encouraged, always).
You’ll first want to add your honey to a small plate or bowl to rim your glass with.
Once that’s nice and coated, dip it into a sugar mixture of granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger (go easy on the ginger unless you really love a good bit of ginger).
Set your glass down and pour in your amaretto and coffee liqueur.
Fill up your glass with ice, then pour in your RumChata.
As desired, top with chocolate bitters and cinnamon.
Boom. That’s it! Easy peasy, right?
Make your own festive RumChata drink
The best festive Christmas cocktail with NOLA Coffee Liqueur and RumChata. Get ready to indulge in this silky smooth favorite for the holiday season.
Pour honey on a small plate or in a small bowl. Make your cinnamon sugar mixture in a small bowl or on a small plate, as well. Dip your glass in honey and then the cinnamon sugar mix to coat the rim.
Pour amaretto and coffee liqueur in your glass. Fill up with ice. Add RumChata.
Optional: Add the additional cinnamon and chocolate bitters as a garnish
Ingredients
Directions
Pour honey on a small plate or in a small bowl. Make your cinnamon sugar mixture in a small bowl or on a small plate, as well. Dip your glass in honey and then the cinnamon sugar mix to coat the rim.
Pour amaretto and coffee liqueur in your glass. Fill up with ice. Add RumChata.
Optional: Add the additional cinnamon and chocolate bitters as a garnish
What do you think, ready for a new festive drink this year? I can’t wait to hear what you think of it!
And remember, the ratios are my personal preference. If you want less of a coffee flavor, knock that down to half an ounce. Same goes for the amaretto! If you want more of that almondy goodness, bump it up to an ounce.
Enjoy, my friends!
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