Get into the holiday spirit with RumChata Christmas Cocktails! This creamy, peppermint-kissed White Christmas Cocktail is quick, festive, and perfect for cozy nights, holiday parties, or girls' nights in. Just two ingredients and a few shakes make a grown-up dessert in a glass.
During the Christmas season, my hubby and I love testing new holiday cocktail recipes. Whether we're hosting friends, wrapping presents, or cozying up by the fire after the kids go to bed, this one always hits the spot. If you love festive sips like my Bailey's Peppermint Martini, Salted Caramel Martini, or White Chocolate Peppermint Martini, you're going to adore this one too.
Quick Look: RumChata Christmas Cocktail Recipe
- ⏱️ Prep Time: 2 minutes
- 🍹 Shake Time: 1 minute
- ⏳ Total Time: 3 minutes
- 🍸 Servings: 2
- 🔢 Calories: 396 kcal
- ❄️ Flavor Profile: Sweet, creamy, peppermint finish
- 🍭 Garnish Ideas: Crushed candy canes, whipped cream, or a dash of cinnamon
- 🔥 Perfect For: Christmas parties, girls’ night, or fireside cocktails
- ✅ Difficulty: Easy
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Ingredient Notes
See the printable recipe card below for exact measurements and directions.
- RumChata– A creamy liqueur blending Caribbean rum, real dairy cream, cinnamon, and vanilla. It's smooth, sweet, and perfect for creamy Christmas drinks, pairing beautifully with peppermint, coffee, or in RumChata Hot Chocolate.
- Peppermint Schapps– Brings the "Christmas magic" with a refreshing, candy-cane flavor. For a milder peppermint taste, try crème de menthe or peppermint vodka.
✨ Tip: Chill your glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes before serving for that frosty "White Christmas" look.
How to Make RumChata Christmas Cocktails
Step 1. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
Step 2. Add the RumChata.
Step 3. Pour in the Peppermint Schnapps.
Step 4. Shake until chilled and frothy, about 20-30 seconds. Strain into two cocktail glasses. Garnish with candy canes, whipped cream, or festive sprinkles! Enjoy!
✨ Tip: For a fun holiday touch, rim your glass with honey or white chocolate and crushed candy canes.
Garnish Options for Festive Holiday Drinks
Make your White Christmas Cocktail extra special with:
- Crushed candy cane rim - use honey or white chocolate to coat the rim before dipping
- Whipped cream swirl - top with a light dusting of cinnamon or nutmeg like on my Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shots.
- Holiday sprinkles or colored sugar for sparkle
- Mini candy cane stirrer for a cute party presentation
White Christmas Cocktail Recipe FAQs
A creamy, festive cocktail made with white or cream-based liqueurs like RumChata, Baileys, or white chocolate liqueur. This version combines cinnamon and vanilla creaminess with refreshing peppermint.
RumChata is delicious with coffee, hot cocoa, cinnamon whiskey, vanilla vodka, or peppermint schnapps. It's also great in milkshakes, RumChata Root Beer Floats, or poured over ice cream for a grown-up dessert.
While you can enjoy RumChata year-round, its sweet, creamy flavor makes it especially popular around the holidays. Paired with peppermint schnapps, it transforms into a festive RumChata Christmas cocktail everyone will love.
Yes! Pre-mix the RumChata and Peppermint Schnapps in a sealed container and chill. Shake just before serving for best frothy results.
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RumChata Christmas Cocktails Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 oz RumChata
- 2 oz Peppermint Schnapps
- Ice Cubes
- Candy Canes optional
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, RumChata, and Peppermint Schnapps.
- Shake well until chilled.
- Pour evenly into two cocktail glasses.
- Garnish with a candy cane or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- For a milder peppermint flavor, swap Peppermint Schnapps for crème de menthe or peppermint vodka.
- Rim glasses with honey or melted white chocolate, then dip in crushed candy canes for a festive touch.
- Add a swirl of whipped cream with a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra holiday flair.
- Perfect for making ahead: pre-mix RumChata and Peppermint Schnapps in a sealed container and shake just before serving.
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