The Best RumChata Snickerdoodle Martini Recipe

The Best RumChata Snickerdoodle Martini Recipe

by Sarah Harper MS, RD, LDN | Mar 20, 2024 | Beverage, Dessert, Recipe

The Best RumChata Snickerdoodle Martini Recipe

National Martini Day has come and gone, June 19th, but that doesn’t mean I can’t show off this Snickerdoodle Martini.

I recently discovered the Whole Foods Market near my house makes phenomenal Snickerdoodle cookies in their bakery. So, I was feeling a little inspired! I even used them as a prop for the photo shoot.

If there is one thing I enjoy more than a good cookie, it might be a delicious martini. So, let’s talk about this Snickerdoodle Martini and why tastes heavenly.

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snickerdoodle martini with a creamy foam topping, a cinnamon stick garnish, and snickerdoodle cookies surrounding the cocktail.

 

Why You Will Love Making This Martini Recipe

As you may already know, I love to cook. But did you know I love a dessert martini? From Chocolate Martinis to Espresso Martinis to Tiramisu Martinis I love the sweet decadence in a martini glass. 

Some martini recipes require a bit of skill whereas other recipes, like this RumChata Snickerdoodle recipe do not! All you need to to gather the three ingredients with a bit of ice, pour them in a shaker, and you are done. If you are feeling fancy, pour it into a fancy glass and add some of your favorite garnishes and that is it!

Now, let’s review the tools and ingredients needed for this recipe as well as how to make it!

 

two snickerdoodle martinis with snickerdoodle cookies as garnish. The ingredients in the background, vanilla vodka, rumchata, and white chocolate liquor.

 

Tools

RumChata Snickerdoodle Martini Ingredients

RumChata: RumChata is a creamy cinnamon vanilla rum liquor. This is the base for this cinnamon sugar-based cookie.

White Chocolate Liquor: White Chocolate Liquor is the secret ingredient. This is what gives the martini that decadence and dessert flavor that will make your taste buds smile. I like to use Godiva white chocolate liquor. 

Vanilla Vodka: Adding Vanilla Vodka is akin to adding vanilla extract to a recipe. It adds that little umph the martini needs.

Ice: Ice for shaking or stirring, we are not picky here! Let’s cool it all down while also thinning with some of that icy cool water.

 

 

Garnishes 

Whipped Cream: the perfect topper for this decadence.

Cinnamon Sugar: A pop of browns on the whipped cream gives the martini that classic snickerdoodle look. I used date sugar, which happens to be the perfect color!

Snickerdoodle Cookies

 

 

How to Make this Snickerdoodle Martini

Prepare the Martini

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and the martini ingredients.

Shake

Close the shaker and shake vigorously for about 10 seconds to chill and mix the ingredients.

Strain & Serve

Strain the mixture into martini glasses.

Serve with a Snickerdoodle cookie garnish, whipped cream, a cinnamon stick, or a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.

 

two snickerdoodle martinis with snickerdoodle cookies as garnish. The ingredients in the background, vanilla vodka, rumchata, and white chocolate liquor.

 

Sharper Nutrition Fix: Rum Chata History

Did you know the iconic RumChata Liquor has been manufactured in Wisconsin since 2009? This liquor was created to taste like a mixture of rum and horchata. So, here are several trivia facts about the lovely RumChata.

  • Per Thrillist, RumChata was the world’s first rum-based cream liquor!
  • RumChata does not need to be refrigerated and a 1.5oz serving has 140 calories.
  • Another famous RumChata creation is the Cinnamon Toast Crunch shot. Mix RumChata and fireball whisky.
  • Horchata: a milky beverage made from ground almonds, tiger nuts, or rice.

 

 

More Sweet Recipes You Will Love

If you like boozy beverages try this Frozen Strawberry Margarita.

Prefer non-boozy? This Sour Fizzy is delish! It’s refreshing, hydrating, and fun! Or try Healthy Berry Bliss Tropical Smoothie Copycat Recipe.

Strawberry Smoothie Bowl [Vegan and High Protein] – A delicious and nutritious sweet breakfast.

snickerdoodle martini with a creamy foam topping, a cinnamon stick garnish, and snickerdoodle cookies surrounding the cocktail.

RumChata Snickerdoodle Martini

Sarah Harper MS, RD, LDN
Have a Snickerdoodle Martini! This martini is sweet, creamy and absolutely scrumptious. Be sure to garnish with whipped cream and cinnamon sugar to give the martini an extra special touch.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 260 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 cocktail shaker
  • 2 Martini glasses

Ingredients
  

Martini

  • 1 cup Ice
  • 3 oz RumChata
  • 1.5 oz White Chocolate Liquor
  • 0.75 oz Vanilla Vodka

Garnish

  • 1/2 cup Whipped Cream see notes
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon sugar

Instructions
 

Prepare the Martini

  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and the martini ingredients. 

Shake

  • Close the shaker and shake vigorously for about 10 seconds to chill and mix the ingredients. 

Strain & Serve

  • Strain the mixture into martini glasses. 
    Serve with a snickerdoodle cookie garnish, whipped cream, a cinnamon stick, or a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar. 

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 32mgPotassium: 34mgSugar: 19gVitamin A: 103IUCalcium: 19mgIron: 0.01mg
Keyword 5-ingredient
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Original article published 08/02/2022

How to Make a Kombucha Mocktail

How to Make a Kombucha Mocktail

by Sarah Harper MS, RD, LDN | Aug 6, 2023 | Beverage, How-to, Recipe

Original Article Posted – 6/24/2021

Kombucha Mocktail: Alcohol-free and Delicious

This Kombucha Mocktail is a wonderful alcoholic beverage replacement and a refreshing afternoon tea. It’s fun to drink, promotes a healthy gut, and helps me stay hydrated!

Those who know me well, are aware that I love drinking fancy and fun beverages. But the truth is, I struggle with staying hydrated. To combat dehydration, I add some flavor and elegance to my waters and beverages. 

I enjoy adding things like citrus, bubbles (with my soda stream or store-bought fizzy waters), and/or small amounts of fruit juice. But the ingredient list for things you can add to a mocktail is endless. You could add whipped cream, bitters, herbs, citrus peels, fresh fruit, fancy ice, and much much more.

I’ll dive into the when, the why, and the how I make this simple and easy Kombucha Mocktail.

 

A Red-ish pink Kombucha Mocktail with an outside blurry backdrop.

 

Kombucha! What the heck is it?

Kombucha tea is fermented and sweetened green or black tea. Kombucha has a natural effervescence, that sparkling tingle many of us love. Also, did you know, Kombucha tea originated in northeast China and is quickly becoming an influential beverage in today’s economy?! Many of you may be familiar with GT’s Kombucha.

GT’s continues to be the leading Kombucha brand in the United States, and for good reason, it’s super yummy.

Due to Kombucha’s tea base and fermentation process, it has earned the title of “Healthy Beverage” with many benefits. It has probiotics that encourage gut bacteria diversity aiding in healthy digestion.

Additionally, Kombucha is brewed with black and green teas, it has all the same health benefits of teas. Kombucha has antioxidants and may even lessen the risk of developing many chronic diseases.

 

Kombucha Mocktail with white background. The glass in on a cutting board with flower petles and lime.

 

When and Why I make this Mocktail

When: About a year ago, I received a SodaStream as a gift and I use it almost every day to make my own sparkling water creations. I also feel really good about reducing my usage of plastic and cans. So yeah, I make fun drinks daily.

Why: There is something about having a fancy glass of wine (or not), in hand, while I am fixing an evening meal. The ritual helps me relax and I know it’s my time to unwind. There are many mocktails on the market that advertise this very concept, ways to unwind without alcohol.

Take for instance, one of my favorite booze-free craft cocktail brands Curious Elixirs. Their drinks are seriously tasty and just as fun to sip on. They even utilize herbs and adaptogens to further help the drinker relax and unwind.

Nonetheless, this Kombucha Mocktail is a wonderful and fun Friday night beverage I can make while grilling up some Salmon or Steaks. Just pour this drink into a glass, fancy or not, and enjoy!

 

A bottle of mineral or sparkling water being poured into a tall glass.

 

How to Make a Kombucha Mocktail: You Need Just Two Ingredients

Can you add sparkling water to kombucha?

Yes, you can add sparkling water to kombucha. I mix most of my kombucha drinks with sparkling water. Doing so decreases the vinegary flavor, and makes it it’s cheaper because my kombucha supply lasts longer. 

Kombuchas run around $3 to $5 per 16oz. So, if I cut 6oz of my kombucha with 6oz of sparkling water, that is about 1/2 the price, and I still reap the benefits of those antioxidants and probiotics.

What are the differences in the fizzy waters?!

Soda, Sparkling, and/or Seltzer waters: Just carbonated water! Different names for the same thing. It contains dissolved carbon dioxide gas, either artificially injected under pressure or occurring due to natural geological processes.

Mineral Water: Mineral water from natural springs commonly has high contents of calcium carbonate, magnesium sulfate, potassium, and sodium sulfate. It oftentimes also has Carbon Dioxide giving it that “fizziness” I love so much.

Club Soda: Club Soda is sparkling water with potassium bicarbonate and potassium sulfate in the water. This gives Club Soda a salty taste, which is why bartenders often use this as a mixer; salty + sweet is a winning combination for the taste buds!

 

Kombucha Mocktail

FAQ (Ask a Dietitian!)

What goes well with kombucha?

There are many dishes that go well with kombucha. Below are my top 5 favorite dishes to pair with kombucha. 

  1. Fresh Fruit: Ever heard of frozen grapes in wine? Try it in your kombucha mocktail!
  2. Salads or Grain Bowls: Light and refreshing all year long. 
  3. Cheese and Charcuterie Boards: Because bubbly drinks pair so well with cheese and Charcuterie
  4. Pasta or Pizza: I like to swap a glass of wine or beet I normally might go for with pasta or pizza with a kombucha mocktail. 
  5. Cookouts with grilled veggies, plant-based proteins, or meats: Rather than serving only beer at your next BBQ or Cookout, include some kombucha for a non-alcoholic alternative.

 

Three mocktails of different colors (orange, blue, and yellow).

 

Enjoy the below Kombucha Mocktail with any of these recipes!

Brunch:  Coconut Flour Pancakes

Cookout/BBQ: Yogurt Cilantro Lime Slaw

Pasta:  Lemon Feta Pasta Salad

Salad:  Creamy Tomato and Herb Salad

A Red-ish pink Kombucha Mocktail with an outside blurry backdrop.

Synergy Trilogy Kombucha Mocktail

Sarah Harper MS, RD, LDN
My favorite Kombucha brand and flavor, GT's Synergy Trilogy makes an amazing Kombucha Mocktail. This drink is wonderful enjoyed during outdoor events, dinner parties, or just as a weeknight, after work, beverage!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 14 kcal

Equipment

  • Fun Cocktail glasses

Ingredients
  

Mocktail

  • 16 oz Sparkling Water
  • 8 oz GTs Synergy Trilogy Kombucha or other kombucha per your preference
  • 2 tsp Lime Juice Option for Fresh Squeezed

Garnish

  • Edible Flower, petals removed optional
  • Lime Wedges optional

Instructions
 

  • Pour 8oz Sparkling, and 4oz Kombucha into a glass.
  • Garnish with either edible flower petals and/or lime wedge.
  • Repeat for remaining beverages.

Nutrition

Calories: 14kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 0.02gFat: 0.01gSodium: 53mgPotassium: 10mgFiber: 0.02gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.03mg
Keyword kombucha, mocktail
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