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RumChata Root Beer Cocktail

By Susie Weinrich · Date Jan 5, 2023· 5 Comments · May contain affiliate links.

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A RumChata Root Beer is a super simple 2 ingredients cocktail that is incredibly delicious. You know when you are drinking a root beer float and all the ice cream is gone but some of it melted into the root beer and now it is creamy and yummy… yeah- that’s what this cocktail is like! It makes the PERFECT dessert drink.

rumchata root beer drink in a glass with a bottle of rumchata behind

If you love RumChata you can also check out this RumChata Espresso Martini, Cinnamon Toast Crunch Drink, and RumChata Hot Chocolate.

What is RumChata

RumChata is a creamy liqueur of Caribbean rum that is flavored with cinnamon and vanilla. It is made to mimic the flavors of Horchata, a traditional Mexican, Central America and Spanish drink.

a bottle of rumchata and A&W root beer

In this RumChata Root Beer drink it mimics the flavor of vanilla ice cream perfectly!

Quick How To

It doesn’t take much to make this yummy RumChata cocktail!

Simply fill a glass with ice.

pouring rumchata into a glass
pouring root beer into a glass

The glasses shown in the photos are from a thrift store… if you like funky glasses like this there is a treasure trove at your local thrift stores!!!

Measure 1 ½ oz of RumChata in a cocktail jigger. Pour over the ice, then top with root beer. Give it a little stir and then enjoy!

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rumchata root beer drink in a glass with a bottle of rumchata behind

RumChata Root Beer Cocktail

A simple 2 ingredient cocktail made of creamy RumChata and Root Beer. It's kind of like an adult root beer float without the ice cream. Makes a great dessert cocktail.
4.17 from 6 votes
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Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Author: Susie Weinrich

Equipment

  • Cocktail Jigger

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz RumChata
  • 2-3 oz Root Beer
  • ice

Instructions
 

  • Fill a glass with ice.
  • Pour in the Rumchata. Top with Root Beer.
    1.5 oz RumChata, 2-3 oz Root Beer
  • Stir and enjoy!

Recipe Tips and Notes:

More RumChata Drinks: 
Also try this RumChata Espresso Martini and RumChata Hot Chocolate
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Susie Weinrich is the recipe developer, food photographer, and content creator behind Mom's Dinner. She has over 20 years experience in the food industry. Currently, Susie shares all her recipes and food knowledge on Mom's Dinner. You will find her recipes are easy to follow and full of tips and tricks to make sure the recipe you are making turns out perfect!

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    4.17 from 6 votes (2 ratings without comment)

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  1. BK says

    January 01, 2025 at 12:31 am

    1 star
    Disgusting.

    Reply
  2. April says

    January 26, 2024 at 3:13 pm

    5 stars
    This is my new go to cocktail. So stinkin good!!

    Reply
  3. Ross Williamson says

    September 14, 2023 at 8:03 pm

    4 stars
    I did a 3-1 ratio and added 1/4oz butterscotch schnauzer. Amazing!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      April 26, 2025 at 6:53 pm

      5 stars
      When I try to put cream liquors into soda they always split. It tastes fine but it doesn’t look very nice

      Reply
      • Susie Weinrich says

        April 27, 2025 at 11:25 am

        Try this one, I have made this many times and haven’t had that happen.

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