Description
Maple Cinnamon RumChata Punch is a creamy, festive fall cocktail made with RumChata, vanilla vodka, milk or half-and-half, pure maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. This easy make-ahead party punch is perfect for Thanksgiving, Halloween, Friendsgiving, and autumn gatherings. Serve it chilled over ice with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon for a delicious seasonal drink that serves a crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups RumChata
- 1 1/2 cups vanilla vodka
- 3 cups whole milk or half-and-half
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ice, for serving
- Whipped cream, for garnish (optional)
- Ground cinnamon, for garnish (optional)
- Cinnamon sticks, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pour the RumChata, vanilla vodka, whole milk or half-and-half, maple syrup, and vanilla extract into a large pitcher or drink dispenser.
- Add the ground cinnamon and whisk or stir thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly combined.
- Taste the mixture and adjust the maple syrup or cinnamon according to your preference.
- Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the punch is thoroughly chilled.
- Before serving, stir the punch well to redistribute any cinnamon that has settled.
- Fill individual glasses with ice and pour the chilled punch over the ice.
- Top each glass with whipped cream, a sprinkle of ground cinnamon, or a cinnamon stick if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Yield: Approximately 10โ12 servings, depending on glass size and serving portions.
- Use pure maple syrup for the best maple flavor.
- Whole milk creates a lighter drink, while half-and-half produces a richer, creamier texture.
- Regular vodka can replace vanilla vodka. Keep the vanilla extract to maintain the vanilla flavor.
- Prepare the punch several hours ahead and refrigerate it in a covered container.
- Do not add ice to the main pitcher ahead of time, as melting ice can dilute the punch.
- Stir before serving because ground cinnamon may settle at the bottom.
- Add whipped cream and other garnishes to individual glasses just before serving.
- Keep the dairy-based punch refrigerated and do not leave it at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
- This is an alcoholic beverage intended for adults of legal drinking age.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 6 fluid ounces
- Calories: Approximately 280 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 17 g
- Sodium: Approximately 75 mg
- Fat: Approximately 5 g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 20 g
- Fiber: Approximately 0 g
- Protein: Approximately 3 g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 15 mg