RumChata Coffee

RumChata coffee is creamy, alcoholic and sweet! The combination of this fortified hot beverage makes it the perfect pick-me-up.

One of the best uses for a bottle of RumChata? Rum Chata Cafe! The cinnamon and vanilla notes harmonize perfectly with a cup of coffee, with a hint of dark Caribbean rum on the finish. This alcoholic coffee delivers! Use it every time you make an Irish coffee: it’s ideal as an afternoon pick-me-up or as a delicious dessert drink. That’s how it’s done!

What is RumChata coffee?

RumChata coffee is a hot coffee infused with a glass of RumChata liqueur. RumChata is a cream liqueur similar to Baileys Irish Cream but has hints of cinnamon and vanilla instead of chocolate. This makes an infused coffee that kills! Serve as a brunch drink as an alternative to mimosa or bloody mary, or as a dessert drink to end a meal. The ingredients of RumChata coffee are:

• RumChata
• Coffeebrewed by any method
• whipped creamOptional

All you have to do? Mix this RumChata into the coffee and cover with whipped cream. He takes a delicious sip of Irish coffee! If you wish, you can also prepare an iced coffee variation. Either way, it comes out with a very balanced taste! It’s not too sweet, and cinnamon and vanilla blend perfectly with the bitter coffee.

Methods of coffee preparation

RumChata and coffee go hand in hand! It goes without saying that this drink is only as good as the quality of its coffee! You probably have your own favorite way to brew coffee, but here are our top picks for this drink:

• Chemex (pour on): The perfect drip coffee method for every day! A bit of equipment is required but well worth it. Go pour over coffee.
• French press: Another method that makes a great cup of coffee! Here’s how to make French press coffee.
• Mocha Sweat: The Bialetti makes very strong coffee, like a combination of drip and espresso. Go to the Moka Pot cafe.
• Aeropress: The Aeropress makes a great mug with a quick and easy method. Go to How to Use an Aeropress

Learn more about RumChata

What is RumChata and why is it a beautiful addition to your liquor counter? We picked it up as part of making a Cinnamon Toast Crunch shot, and we still had one bottle left. Hence this RumChata coffee! Here is a little more about this liqueur:

• RumChata is a cream liqueur made in Wisconsin with Caribbean rum, cream, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla. It’s similar to Baileys Irish Cream, but Baileys is made in Ireland with Irish whiskey. You can use it in the same way as Baileys: as an addition to coffee!
• What is the “Chata” part of RumChata? RumChata was launched in 2009 and was inspired by the Mexican and Spanish drink Horchata, a creamy drink made from soaked rice or almonds and cinnamon that resembles milk. The difference? RumChata has real dairy… and rum! So, despite what the bottle says, it doesn’t actually contain horchata (learn more here).
• How does RumChata taste? RumChata tastes sweet and creamy, with hints of cinnamon and dark rum on the finish.
• How much RumChata Costs? A large 750ml bottle costs around $20.
• What else can you do with it? Try a cinnamon toast crunch (get ready: it’s sweet!).

Variation of RumChata iced coffee

Would you rather have a good iced coffee? The Hot Coffee Spin on Irish Coffee is the most traditional variant of alcoholic coffee. But if you like a cold coffee to sip on, you can also make a RumChata coffee! Here’s what to do:

• Make coffee. All you need is your favorite ¾ method.
• Add RumChata. Stir in 3 tablespoons or 1 ½ oz.
• Serve with ice and a straw! Add a few handfuls and it instantly chills the drink.

More alcoholic coffee drinks

Do you like alcohol in your coffee? There are so many varieties of Irish coffee that each makes a delicious caffeinated cocktail. Here are some other coffee cocktails to try: