Why I love this RumChata White Russian cocktail recipe
This RumChata White Russian recipe is the perfect cozy cocktail for cooler evenings.
It’s super creamy and smooth, made with RumChata, vodka, Kahlua, and a splash of cream, so it’s rich without feeling heavy.
The best part? It has a subtle cinnamon flavor that makes it feel extra special, almost like a warm hug in a glass.
It’s become my go-to drink when I want something comforting but still a little fancy.
It’s so easy to make, and the cinnamon sugar rim adds a little extra sweetness and spice that I just can’t get enough of.
Honestly, it’s one of those drinks that makes you want to kick back, relax, and enjoy the season’s chill. I can’t wait for you to try it!
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Ingredients
Here is your shopping list (for 1 cocktail):
- Alcohol – 2 ounces RumChata, 1 ounce vodka, 1½ ounces kahlua
- Dairy – 1 ounce heavy cream
- Ice – 1 cup ice
- Spices – Cinnamon sugar for the rim, Cinnamon sticks for garnish.
Substitutions & Additions
- If you don’t have pre-made cinnamon sugar, you can make your own with ¼ cup sugar and 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon.
- You can eliminate the heavy cream if you want a lighter cocktail.
- Replace the regular RumChata with Peppermint RumChata and garnish with a candy cane for a holiday version of the drink.
How to make a RumChata White Russian
1 | Rim the glass
Rimming the glass is an optional step, but I think it really does elevate the cocktail.
To get a nice cinnamon-sugar rim, pour a small amount of RumChata into a shallow dish, just enough to dip the rim of your glass.
Pour enough cinnamon sugar to cover the bottom of another shallow dish.
Dip the rim of your glass into the RumChata first, then into the cinnamon sugar mixture, turning it gently to coat evenly.
2 | Mix the cocktail
Fill a cocktail shaker about half way full with ice.
Add 2 ounces of RumChata, 1 ounce vodka and 1 ounce heavy cream.
Secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously for about 15 to 20 seconds.
This will combine the ingredients and cool the drink down quickly.
3 | Serve
Next, add some fresh ice into your prepared glass.
Pour in 1½ ounces Kahlua.
Strain the RumChata mixture into the glass using the shaker’s built-in strainer
Pour the mixture into the glass slowly to create a layer on top of the Kahlua and prevent disturbing the rim coating.
Garnish with a cinnamon stick or a sprinkle of cinnamon on top of the cocktail.
How to make a big batch
When I’m hosting a party, I always like to make a big batch of my signature cocktails.
If you want to do that for this cocktail (this will make 12 servings):
- Mix 3 cups RumChata, 1½ cups Vodka and 1½ cups heavy cream in a large pitcher.
- Store in the refrigerator.
- If you want to rim the glasses, get them all ready an hour or two in advance.
- When you are ready to serve, give the mixture in the pitcher a stir.
- Then add ice, 1½ ounces Kahlua and 4 ounces (or ½ cup) of the RumChata mixture to each glass.
RumChata White Russian
Ingredients
- 2 ounces RumChata plus extra for the rim
- 1 ounce vodka
- 1 ounce heavy cream
- 1 ½ ounces kahlua
- 1 cup ice plus enough ice to fill the cocktail glass
- Cinnamon sugar for the rim
- Cinnamon sticks for garnish
Equipment
- 2 small shallow dishes
- cocktail shaker
- jigger
- lowball glass
Instructions
Rim the glass (optional)
- To rim the glass, add a shallow layer of RumChata to a saucer. Pour a thin layer of cinnamon sugar in another.
- Dip the rim of the glass into the RumChata and then the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat the edge.
Make the cocktail
- To a cocktail shaker, add RumChata, vodka and heavy cream. Shake to combine and chill.2 ounces RumChata, 1 ounce vodka, 1 ounce heavy cream
- Add fresh ice to the cocktail glass.1 cup ice
- Pour in Kahlua.1 ½ ounces kahlua
- Strain the contents of the cocktail shaker into the glass.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick or a sprinkling of cinnamon.
Notes
- If you don’t have pre-made cinnamon sugar, you can make your own with ¼ cup sugar and 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon.
- Eliminate the heavy cream for a lighter cocktail.
- Use peppermint RumChata instead of regular RumChata for a holiday twist, and garnish with a candy cane for a holiday version.
Nutrition
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
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