This week i have two drinks in one post…and they’re both divine. AND they’re both made in a CROCK POT. this might be my favorite drink post yet!! A mint and peppermint Rumchata, they are so easy to make and perfect for the festive season.
I saw this idea on pinterest…but it didn’t link to any actual blog post. I searched and searched and couldn’t find a source. so if you’re out there, and came up with this idea, let me know!! I’d love to credit you. the pinterest picture showed a crock pot, andes mints, rumchata, whipping cream, condensed milk, and milk. I wanted to simplify that a bit, so I came up with these Mint Rumchata recipes, deliciously creamy cocktails!
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Why this mint Rumchata recipe is so good
- Makes two delicious flavors – mint and peppermint.
- Perfect, boozy winter warmer. Great for the festive party season!
- An easy cocktail, only 3 ingredients.
- A great batch drink, serve from your crockpot.
Ingredients
- Andes Baking Chips – use creme de menthe for mint flavor and peppermint crunch for peppermint flavor.
- Rumchata – if you want a more ‘rum forward’ version, you could swap for Ricura.
- Half & Half – you could go for 2/3 low fat milk and 1/3 heavy cream as a substitute
How to make this mint Rumchata recipe
A Creamy Easy Cocktail
The only ingredients in these two delightful holiday cocktails are baking chips, rumchata, and half & half. I tried it with the condensed milk, and in my opinion it made it too sweet. It is already quite sweet with the baking chips…just perfect!! You could also use whole andes mints if you can’t find the baking chips…just chop them up before putting them in the crock pot!
What is Rumchata?
If you haven’t tried rumchata before…stop what you’re doing and buy some right now!! (SO yum) unless you’re currently at work, under 21, or pregnant :). I had never tried it before and I have to say, its quite tasty. hints of cinnamon and nutmeg…so good! perfect compliment for traditional hot chocolate.
Two awesome minty flavors!
First up, the andes mint hotchata. YUM. This is my favorite of the two (because I love chocolate, surprise surprise). I love the drink we made last year, the tipsy nutella hot cocoa, but this gives it a run for its money. SO easy and SO good. I love mint and chocolate…seriously good!
And secondly, the peppermint hotChata. this one is also great, and so festive for Christmas. I love the pink color! I used andes mint peppermint crunch baking chips (the same ones I used in my Christmas bark recipe) they are SO good. You could also probably use candy cane kisses or the candy cane Hershey’s bars.
All the preparations are the same, the only difference is the type of baking chips used.
Top Tips For This Mint Rumchata Recipe
- If you want a more rum forward tipple, you can use Ricura instead of Runchata.
- Make sure to stir the mint rumchata every 20 mins when in the crockpot.
- Serve with a candy cane as a stirrer.
- Add with marshmallows and whipped cream.
- Be sure to top with some green sprinkles. you can never go wrong with green sprinkles!
Check out these other delicious cocktail recipes
- German Chocolate Cake Martini (Chocolate Martini Recipe)
- Toasted S’mores Martini with Marshmallow Vodka
- Sparkling Apple Pie on the Rocks (Apple Cider Cocktail)
- Skinny Margarita Recipe & Classic Margarita Recipe
Have you tried this Mint Rumchata Recipe? Feel free to leave a star rating and I’d love to hear from you in the comments below!
Mint Rumchata
Ingredients
- 1 bag andes creme de menthe baking chips for peppermint recipe, use andes mint peppermint crunch baking chips (around 2 cups)
- 2 cups rumchata
- 4 cups half&half
Instructions
- put all three ingredients in a crock pot
- put on high until ingredients are melted together, stirring often
- put on low after ingredients are melted and stir every 20 minutes. double the recipe for large crowd.
- enjoy!
Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!
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Hi!! How do I make this without a crock pot??
Can you use the actual Andes mints instead of the baking chips?
You could! Just chop them before heating/garnishing.
I am wondering if it is a better idea to add the RumChata after the other has melted and heated .. only wondering since alcohol evaporates when heated …. when I make apple pie and Kahlua I add the alcohol at the end .. can not wait to try your recipes!!!
Not a bad idea! I might try it that way next time!!
Just a side note, alcohol evaporates at an extremely slow pace and never really evaporates full out.. There is a chart that shows the method of cooking and how much of the alcohol you really lose. But having it in a crock pot on a low heat for 2 hours or so isn’t going to be hot enough or long enough for you to lose much alcohol.
Just so you don’t have to worry too much about it!
Thank you David, I wasn’t sure. I appreciate the knowledge A LOT! And I’m glad it doesn’t all cook out. Bonus! :)
No problem! I actually have a edited crock pot of this going right now at work for me Work Christmas Party.. I had to tweak it QUITE a bit since we can’t have Rumchata at work.. Sad I know.. I have no idea how its going to turn out..
Oh I’m excited! Hope you love it!
It was good! For anybody having a work gathering it’s a good substitute.. I am going to put it on my blog when I have it set up.
I did 9 Cups Skim Milk
2 bags of Ande’s Cooking chips
2 cups of Heavy Whipping Cream
a couple good shakes of cinnamon, or you could just leave a few cinnamon sticks in it while it cooks.
Sorry to post so many times on your blog today!
David – http://thebizfeed.com/
Happy you did!! This substitute recipe looks perfect!!
You made the news! Christmas Cocktails: 20 Festive Drinks to Get You in the Holiday ‘Spirit’ http://www.examiner.com/article/christmas-cocktails-20-festive-drinks-to-get-you-the-holiday-spirit
Crap! I didn’t see where I needed “half & half”…what can I substitute???
you could use equal parts heavy cream and regular milk…or you could use just milk. it would still taste good but wouldn’t be as creamy. hope that helps!! thanks for stopping by!
thinking of trying for our family Christmas. How long does it have to be in crock pot. you say stir every 20 min, but don’t say the amount of time. is it an hour or 2 or more.
It doesn’t take very long to melt…probably an hour. Just needs to be in there long enough where it as hot as you want it. Thanks for stopping by! Let me know if you like it!!
Such a pretty post, Becky… and your Dill & Scout are hoot! (I didn’t think there was a liquor out there I wasn’t familiar with but Rum Chata is now on my shopping list!)
I’m excited for you to try it! its dangerously good. I can’t believe I hadn’t heard of it before either! mom told me ‘Antonio bandaras is a big fan’. lol
These two drinks look delicious and warm. We will be trying them this month. I only wish Scout and Dill were going to be with able to share them with us:-) I’m sure Harper will try, though.
Ha mom you replied as me! I was so confused
I’m a goose. I don’t know if I’m you or me:-) Your mother.
Ok, whaat is going on? hahahaha
you must have been logged in to wordpress when you commented…so it automatically had my information. I could not figure out why it said that! ha