This delicious Salted Caramel Martini recipe is perfect for a cozy night in or a Holiday celebration. Made with creamy caramel vodka, a touch of salt, and RumChata, this cocktail is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!
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With the Holiday season here, I love sharing new cocktails to try for any and every Holiday party! From my Bailey’s Peppermint Martini, to my Eggnog Mudslide, White Chocolate Peppermint Martini’s, and these Salted Caramel Martini’s, there is something for everyone! Simple to make, easy to make large batches of, and the perfect touch for any gathering, this Salted Caramel Cocktail is one drink recipe you don’t want to pass up!
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Ingredient Notes for Easy Salted Caramel Martini’s
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- RumChata– is a creamy liqueur that’s made with Caribbean rum, dairy cream, cinnamon, vanilla, and other flavorings. This is the base of the martini.
- Caramel Vodka– any brand works, you can also make your own by adding chewy caramel candies to your favorite bottle of vodka.
- Caramel Syrup– try to find salted caramel syrup as this will be the best addition of sweet and salty flavor. You can use this to drizzle inside the martini glass as well as to rim the glass. If using salted caramel syrup, omit the salt addition.
- Sea Salt– optional, but this can be used to dip into after the caramel sauce for an addition to the rim.
How to make Salted Caramel Martinis
- To rim the glass, add a bit of the caramel syrup to a saucer, and add some sea salt to another saucer.
- Dip the rim into the caramel, and then into the salt.
- If desired, drizzle additional caramel sauce on the sides of a cocktail glass and bottom of glass.
- To a cocktail shaker, add ice, Rumchata, and caramel vodka. Shake ingredients well to combine and chill.
- Pour the cocktail, strained, into the glass and serve!
Tips for this Caramel Vodka Martini
- Use caramel syrup versus caramel sauce. I have found that caramel sauce is a bit too thick.
- If using salted caramel syrup, omit the addition of salt as it will be too much. If using regular caramel syrup, the salty addition to the rim is tasty.
- If you want to prepare the glasses ahead of time, simply place them in the freezer until ready to strain and pour. This keeps the caramel in place on the glasses and prevents them from dripping and making a mess.
- To make this for large crowds, you can easily increase the ingredients and place in a pitcher. Stir before serving.
More Cocktail Recipes to try
- Tiramisu Martini– tastes just like the classic dessert, only in drinkable form! Coffee flavors from the Kahlua, chocolate, and vanilla combined into one tasty cocktail!
- Peanut Butter Cup Martini– only 4 ingredients and is a favorite with all chocolate peanut butter lovers! A chocolate martini that will satisfy that sweet tooth and indulge!
- Easy Lemon Drop Martini– a vodka-based cocktail that is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. A classic cocktail that can be made with just a few simple ingredients.
- Snickers Martini– if you like Snickers candy bars, this Snickers Martini is for you! Rich, creamy, and sinfully decadent….you’ll love it!
- Birthday Cake Martini– birthday parties are even better with these Birthday Cake Martini’s! It’s flavored like cake in a glass, sprinkles included!
If you are hosting a party this Holiday season (Christmas or New Year’s Eve), having friends or family over, or even just looking for a tasty cocktail to enjoy in the evening by a warm fire…..look no further! You’ll love how quick this comes together! Its like dessert in a glass!
Enjoy but please be sure to drink responsibly!!
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Salted Caramel Martini Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 oz Caramel Vodka
- 2 oz Rum Chata
- Caramel Syrup
- Coarse Salt
Instructions
- Rim martini glass with caramel syrup and coarse salt (if desired).
- Drizzle caramel sauce inside martini glass (if desired).
- Shake caramel vodka and rumchata with ice to chill.
- Pour vodka rumchata mixture into prepared glass.
- Enjoy and drink responsibly!
Nutrition
Rose Dymond says
What about adding a small candy cane to the glass ? For both flavor and a festive look??
Kristin says
That’s a great idea!! I love candy canes, so that would be a wonderful addition!!
Renae says
A “martini” is made with vodka or gin and dry vermouth. How is it a martini if you omit a key “martini” ingredient?
Kristin says
This has vodka in it, its just flavored vodka!
Jan says
How do you make your Carmel syrup
Kristin says
I typically buy the caramel syrup that is sold near the chocolate syrup. I haven’t made mine in years, but once I do, I will post that recipe to the blog and link it in this recipe!
KM says
Super easy to make and absolutely smooth & delicious!!! When I make it again I plan on chilling both the vodka and Rumchata beforehand.
Kristin says
Yea! So glad you enjoyed it!!
Christine @ myblissfulmess says
This drink is super easy to make and it’s SO delicious! This makes a wonderful dessert drink for fall and winter. This would also be great for a “Girls Night In”.
I noticed someone said (I know two years ago) that this recipe is shockingly similar to the on on Tipsy Bartender, and wanted to know who made it first? Well tipsy bartender is using your photos, so I’d say they got the recipe from right here.
Kristin says
Yea!! So glad you enjoyed this and I love the idea of making this for a Girls Night In! Good thinking!!
Michele says
How many Calories ?
Kristin says
60 calories per serving
Jenni says
While incredibly delicious, it is most definitely not 60 cal per serving. In your recipe itself it states that one martini is over 300 cal.
Kristin says
Very true! Yes, each martini is about 300 calories!
Ann G. says
Martinis can be a bit strong for me so I turned this into a cocktail by adding a splash of half and half to it. Then you can have more than one!😁
Kristin says
Oooo I like your thinking! Sounds just as tasty and TWO?? Yes please!!!
Sam says
Shockingly similar to “Tipsy Bartender’s” recipe.
Who made it first?
Kristin says
Good question, I am not sure! I received the recipe from a friend at a dinner party. He made us these and we loved them!
Shirley says
Salted?
Kristin says
Good catch, thanks! Sorry I forgot the “salted” step, haha! I have corrected recipe! Thanks again!!