So what is Rumchata?  I didn't know that myself until about a year ago when I visited my local liquor store & the proprietor was offering samples of this drink.  Via google, Rumchata is a cream liqueur that has become very popular since its release in 2009. It is made from a blend of five-time distilled Caribbean rums with Wisconsin dairy cream and flavored with cinnamon, vanilla, and other 'secret flavors.'

The inspiration for RumChata is horchata, a very popular drink in Mexico and Spain that actually dates back to the time of ancient Egyptians. In Egypt and Spain the chufa nut was ground with water, cinnamon, and sugar to make a drink that has the look of milk. When the recipe came to Mexico rice was used in place of the nut. Traditionally, horchata does not contain dairy products, though RumChata liqueur does.

RumChata contains homogenized cream and does not need to be refrigerated. An open bottle can be stored at room temperature for about 6 months.  While all that is mildly interesting, all I know is that damn...it taste's good.  It retails for about $20 a bottle and is one of the best drinks that you can drink straight I have ever tasted.  

If you enjoy a cocktail from time to time & are a rum fan, be sure to check out Rumchata.  It will not disappoint.  

www.rumchata.com