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How to Make Homemade RumChata Liqueur at Home

This homemade RumChata blends creamy horchata with dark rum for a rich, cinnamon-kissed sipping cocktail. It’s simple to prepare and perfect year-round.

RumChata

If you love the creamy, vanilla-cinnamon flavor of RumChata, you can easily make a delicious version at home using horchata and a good dark rum. The homemade version is ideal for sipping after dinner, relaxing on the porch, or enjoying by the fire.

Ingredients in Homemade RumChata Recipe:

Horchata – homemade or store-bought.

Rum – choose a quality dark rum for depth of flavor. For extra vanilla notes, use a vanilla-infused rum.

Cinnamon – ground cinnamon and/or a cinnamon stick for garnish (optional but recommended).

How to Make RumChata

Chill a rocks or highball glass and fill it with ice.

Add 1 ounce dark rum and 4 ounces horchata.

Stir gently to combine.

Garnish with a light dusting of ground cinnamon and an optional cinnamon stick.

Why Homemade RumChata Works

This cocktail is incredibly easy yet richly flavorful. Using horchata as the base gives the drink a creamy, cinnamon-forward profile that pairs perfectly with dark rum. It’s versatile—comforting in cool weather and refreshingly cool on warm nights.

Serving ideas

Serve in a chilled rocks glass over ice for a classic presentation. For a cozier feel, sip it by the fire; for summer evenings, enjoy it on the porch. A cinnamon stick makes a pretty garnish and enhances the aroma.

Looking for more rum cocktails

Try other simple rum drinks like Dark and Stormy, a Scorpion Cocktail, or a Hemingway Daiquiri for more ways to enjoy rum.

Glass of homemade RumChata

RumChata Cocktail

This homemade RumChata is easy to make and delicious—no need to buy the bottled version.
Course
Drinks
Cuisine
Mexican
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
0 minutes
Total Time
5 minutes
Servings
1
Calories
126kcal

Ingredients

  • 1
    ounce
    dark rum
  • 4
    ounces
    horchata
  • cinnamon
    dash for garnish

Instructions

  • Chill a rocks or highball glass and fill it with ice.
  • Add rum and horchata, then stir to combine.
  • Top with a dash of cinnamon and garnish with a cinnamon stick if desired.

Notes

You can use store-bought horchata or make homemade horchata for a fresher flavor.

For more vanilla character, use vanilla-infused rum.

Nutrition info is approximate; horchata can vary by brand or recipe.

Equipment

Rocks glass
Bar spoon

Nutrition

Calories: 126 kcal
| Protein: 1 g
| Fat: 1 g
| Sodium: 1 mg
| Sugar: 31 g