Pop into most O.G. burrito shops or taquerias, and you’ll likely find horchata on the menu. The traditional Latin American plant-based milk beverage is made with nuts, rice, or fruit, and is often spiked with cinnamon, vanilla, and sugar. On its own, this creamy, refreshing beverage satisfies, but RumChata takes things up a notch.
RumChata is a Mexican horchata-inspired, rum-based liqueur using Caribbean rum, spices, vanilla, and Wisconsin dairy cream. The result is one of the most popular cream liqueurs available, which can be enjoyed over ice, neat, or in cocktails.
Whether you mix RumChata with coffee, chai, or soda, its richness and warming spice flavor profile make it an excellent springboard for holiday cocktails.
Anyela Santos (@anyelaskitchen), a content creator and recipe developer also known as the “Philly Foodie,” recently shared how she incorporates RumChata into her holiday preparations and festivities. Her Instagram feed presents a smattering of wellness, clean eating, and cocktail imagery that might inspire you to try your hand at something new this holiday season, like a two-part RumChata Dirty Soda.
Anyela Santos with a RumChata dirty soda
When asked what makes RumChata a staple for her holiday cocktails, Santos shared, “The notes of cinnamon and vanilla evoke the flavors commonly associated with holiday treats and desserts, creating a sense of nostalgia and coziness.”
She goes on to say, “The unique combination of rum, cream, and spices has made RumChata synonymous with holiday celebrations, allowing it to stand out as my go-to choice for seasonal cocktails.”
