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Classic Rum Chata Cocktail

A creamy, spiced cocktail featuring Rum Chata liqueur with white rum and heavy cream. This smooth, vanilla and cinnamon-flavored drink takes just 5 minutes to prepare and delivers restaurant-quality results at home.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: Caribbean-inspired
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1.5 ounces white rum light or silver rum works best
  • 1.5 ounces Rum Chata liqueur
  • 0.5 ounces heavy cream or half and half
  • 0.25 ounces simple syrup optional, for extra sweetness
  • Ice fresh, quality cubes if possible
  • 1 cinnamon stick for garnish
  • Pinch of ground cinnamon for rimming
  • 1 small dash vanilla extract optional but recommended

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker or mason jar with lid
  • Jigger or shot glass for measuring
  • Bar spoon or long mixing spoon
  • Strainer
  • Rocks glass or coupe glass
  • Cutting board and knife for garnish

Method
 

  1. Place your rocks glass or coupe glass in the freezer for at least 5 minutes before you start mixing.
  2. Add a generous handful of fresh ice cubes to your cocktail shaker or mason jar.
  3. Pour exactly 1.5 ounces of white rum into the shaker using a jigger for accuracy.
  4. Measure and pour 1.5 ounces of Rum Chata into the shaker on top of the rum.
  5. Add 0.5 ounces of heavy cream to the shaker.
  6. Drop in one small dash of vanilla extract and 0.25 ounces of simple syrup if you want extra smoothness or sweetness.
  7. Close your shaker or jar and shake hard for about 10 to 12 seconds until the outside becomes frosty.
  8. Using a strainer, pour the cocktail into your pre-chilled glass over fresh ice or up into a coupe glass without ice.
  9. Place a cinnamon stick across the rim as a garnish and sprinkle a tiny pinch of ground cinnamon on top. Serve immediately while the drink is still perfectly cold.

Notes

Use fresh ice made from filtered water for best results. Measure everything with a jigger for proper balance. Shake hard and fast to emulsify the cream. Drink fresh and cold as Rum Chata cocktails lose their charm quickly as ice melts. For variations, try adding cold brew concentrate, spiced rum, or serve warm with hot chocolate.