This Salted Caramel Rumchata Mule cocktail brings together sweet, creamy, and fizzy flavors for a simple homemade drink. I mixed Rumchata, caramel vodka, ginger beer, and a pinch of salt to make it taste smooth but also a little sparkly.

I like how the salted caramel matches with the ginger beer, making each sip just sweet enough without being heavy.

The recipe is quick to make and doesn’t need hard-to-find ingredients.

If you want a drink that feels both special and easy, this Salted Caramel Rumchata Mule is a good choice.

Salted Caramel Rumchata Mule Cocktail Recipe

This drink blends sweet and salty flavors with spicy ginger beer and smooth RumChata. I prefer this recipe because it’s easy to follow and uses simple tools that most home bartenders have.

John

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Serving Size

Equipment

Copper Mule Mug: It is traditional for mule cocktails because it helps keep the drink cold.

Measuring Jigger: This helps me pour the correct amounts for each ingredient.
Bar Spoon: I mix the ingredients gently to keep the ginger beer fizzy.
Ice Scoop: This makes filling the mug with ice cleaner and easier.

Shot Glass: Works fine for measuring if I don’t have a jigger.
Cocktail Picks: Good for adding a caramel candy or other garnish.

Ingredients

I choose ingredients that mix well to give a balanced taste.

2 ounces Salted Caramel Vodka

2 ounces RumChata
4 ounces Ginger Beer non-alcoholic
Caramel Sauce for rimming mug

Sea Salt for rimming mug
Ice Cubes
Optional Garnishes: Caramel candy cinnamon stick, or apple slice

I pick a smooth ginger beer without extra heat, since the RumChata is creamy and sweet.

Instructions

I start by pouring some caramel sauce onto a shallow plate. I dip the rim of the mug into the sauce.
I sprinkle sea salt all around the rim, making sure it sticks.
I fill the mug with ice.

I measure and pour 2 ounces of salted caramel vodka and 2 ounces of RumChata into the mug.
I top it with 4 ounces of ginger beer, pouring slowly to help keep the bubbles.
I stir the drink gently with a bar spoon to mix the liquids without losing fizz.

I add a caramel candy, cinnamon stick, or apple slice as a garnish.
I serve the drink immediately so the ice stays solid and everything stays cold.

Notes

RumChata mixes best when cold, so I store it in the fridge before making the cocktail.

Some brands of ginger beer are stronger than others; I taste a few to find my favorite.

The caramel sauce and sea salt rim can get messy, so I stick to just enough sauce for a thin layer.

If I want a sweeter flavor, I add a caramel candy to the mug for extra caramel taste.

For people who don’t like salted rims, it’s fine to serve without salt.

I always use fresh ice cubes rather than ones that have started to melt to keep the drink at the right temperature.

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Tasting Notes

When I sip the Salted Caramel Rumchata Mule, the first thing I notice is the creamy sweetness of RumChata.

The drink has a light, smooth taste that reminds me of caramel candies. Right after, the saltiness blends in and balances the sugar.

The ginger beer adds a sharp, fizzy kick. It gives the drink a gentle spice that pairs well with the RumChata.

I find that the ginger notes make the cocktail feel refreshing.

I can taste the caramel and cinnamon most in each sip. The flavors stay on my tongue for a little while.

The salt makes the caramel pop even more.

The aroma is sweet and a bit spicy. I smell caramel and cinnamon the most.

The cocktail feels light, not heavy, so I can enjoy it slowly.

Substitute

Sometimes I run out of an ingredient, or maybe I just feel like mixing things up. Here are a few swaps I’ve tried for the Salted Caramel Rumchata Mule.

Rumchata Substitute:
If I don’t have Rumchata on hand, I’ll grab horchata liqueur instead. Or, honestly, I’ll just throw together some milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a splash of rum.

Salted Caramel Vodka Substitute:
No salted caramel vodka? Regular caramel vodka works fine, at least for me. I usually add a little pinch of salt to get that same vibe.

If ginger beer is a bit much, I’ll swap in ginger ale. It’s sweeter and a lot milder—sometimes that’s exactly what I want.

Going alcohol-free? I just use caramel syrup instead of vodka and grab non-alcoholic horchata. That way, everyone gets in on the fun, no booze required.

Salted Caramel Rumchata Mule Cocktail Recipe