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Is it worth all the hype, and what else can you make with a bottle? Here are all the best RumChata drinks and a bit more about this liqueur!
Despite its name and the Spanish on its bottle, RumChata has no roots in Hispanic culture. It’s made in Pewaukee, Wisconsin and was invented by a guy named Tom Maas, who spent his career developing alcohol brands. (Cultural appropriation? Maybe.)
Maas originally tried marketing RumChata to Mexican restaurants, but they weren’t interested. It wasn’t until people started likening the flavor to Cinnamon Toast Crunch that it caught on. Maas encouraged bartenders to give away single servings of the cereal with a shot, and later the liqueur was combined with Fireball to create the Cinnamon Toast Crunch shot.
Ingredients: RumChata, Fireball whisky
Ingredients: RumChata, coffee
Ingredients: Vodka, Kahlua, RumChata
Ingredients: RumChata, Creme de Cacao, vodka
Ingredients: Vodka, Kahlua, RumChata, heavy cream
Ingredients: Coffee, Kahlua, RumChata, vodka
How can RumChata claim to contain horchata when it really doesn’t? We’re not sure. (Can we complain somewhere?)
How much alcohol is in RumChata? It is 13.75% ABV (alcohol by volume), which is similar to other cream liqueurs.
Are there any substitutes? Ricura Horchata Cream Liqueur appears to be a product with a closer flavor to Horchata.
Compared to other liquors, RumChata is moderately expensive. A 750 ml bottle costs about $20. If you love sweet drinks, you’ll love RumChata. If you prefer more balanced drinks like we do, skip buying this bottle.
5 from 3 reviews
1 ounce Fireball whisky 1 ounce RumChata For the rim: 4 teaspoon granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon
For the RumChata Coffee
6 ounces (¾ cup) hot coffee 1 ½ ounces (3 tablespoons) RumChata Sweetened whipped cream, whipped to soft peaks
For the RumChata White Russian:
2 ounces vodka ½ ounce Kahlua (or other coffee liqueur) 1 ounce RumChata (or reduce for a less sweet drink; see Notes) Ice, for serving (try clear ice)
This level of RumChata makes a pretty sweet drink. If you’re worried about sweetness level, cut down the RumChata (the Kahlua is already reduced vs a classic White Russian).
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