If you're craving something to drink that's both sweet and salty, let salted caramel whiskey be the booze you never knew you needed. But just what do you mix with salted caramel whiskey? Put it to delicious use with these blissful combos that are the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and strong. You're welcome.
What to Mix With Salted Caramel Whiskey
If you didn't know salted caramel whiskey existed, run — don't walk — to the liquor store to grab a bottle. We'll wait.
Got some? Great! Now that you have that bottle of salted caramel whiskey, it's time to mix it up. Of course, you can enjoy it on its own or over some ice. But with a mixer just might make it twice as nice.
- Apple cider
- Hot or iced coffee
- Hot or iced tea
- Cherry juice
- Heavy cream
- Eggnog
- Almond milk
- Coconut milk
- Hot chocolate
- Cream soda
- Ginger ale or ginger beer
- Root beer
- Vanilla club soda
Cocktail Ideas for Salted Caramel Whiskey
Salted caramel whiskey can easily slide into most sweeter whiskey cocktails, although a whiskey sour might not hit the right notes. But it can definitely take the role as base spirit in these creamy, savory, and sweet cocktails.
Salted Caramel Old-Fashioned
Ease up on the simple syrup but add an extra secret dash of bitters for a balanced old-fashioned that isn't cloying but remains flavorful and tasty.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces salted caramel whiskey
- ½ ounce simple syrup
- 2-3 dashes orange bitters
- 1-2 dashes chocolate bitters
- Ice
- Cocktail cherry and two orange peels for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing glass, add ice, salted caramel whiskey, simple syrup, and bitters.
- Stir rapidly to chill.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Express the first orange peel over the glass to release the citrus oil on top of the drink.
- Garnish with a cocktail cherry and an orange peel.
Salted Caramel Whiskey Martini
Who among us would turn down a rich, dessert-like salted caramel martini with that gentle burn of whiskey?
Ingredients
- 1 ounce salted caramel whiskey
- 1 ounce Irish cream
- ¾ ounce vanilla liqueur
- ¼ ounce honey syrup
- Ice
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass or coupe.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, salted caramel whiskey, Irish cream, vanilla liqueur, and honey syrup.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into the chilled glass.
Swap the vanilla liqueur for amaretto if you want a nutty, salty, sweet martini.
Salted Caramel Whiskey White Russian
Vodka gets the night off with these salted caramel twists on the classic. And, yeah, we think The Dude would approve of this change.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces salted caramel whiskey
- 1 ounce coffee liqueur
- 1 ounce heavy cream
Instructions
- In a rocks glass, add ice, salted caramel whiskey, coffee liqueur, and heavy cream.
- Press play on The Big Lebowski.
Salted Caramel Espresso Martini
The espresso martini is already perfection, and that's no exaggeration. But just like that morning cup of coffee is already perfect, why not add a little somethin' somethin'?
Ingredients
- 1 ounce coffee vodka
- 1 ounce salted caramel whiskey
- 1 ounce espresso, chilled
- ½ ounce cinnamon simple syrup
- Ice
- Candied bacon slice for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass or coupe.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, coffee vodka, salted caramel whiskey, espresso, and simple syrup.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into the chilled glass.
- Garnish with candied bacon, if desired.
Autumn Dreams
Sweet dreams are made of apple treats, caramel, and a bite of caramel apple. After all, what is fall, if not the best time for all the gooey treats?
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces salted caramel whiskey
- ½ ounce spiced rum
- 3 ounces apple cider
- ½ ounce orange liqueur
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Ice
- Apple slice for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, salted caramel whiskey, spiced rum apple cider, orange liqueur, and lemon juice.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with an apple slice, if desired.
Salted Caramel Cocktail Bliss
Flaky sea salt, gooey caramel, and buttery, nutty whiskey merge to create a utopia of flavors. Sip it on its own, with a mixer, or in a cocktail. Go ahead, spoil your tastebuds with one of these cocktails. You've earned this treat.
