This Dulce de Leche Martini is smooth, rich, and decadent. If you love dessert cocktails, you should give this a try then!
Hey folks, have are you doing?
If you are reading this post, most likely I am far away from home and this blog. Andrew and I might be somewhere on the way to Croatia or maybe already in this beautiful country where we will spend almost two weeks. It is quite a long flight with a few stops (Halifax – Boston – Munich – Zagreb), but we are so excited!
Croatia has always been on my travel bucket list (Andrew already visited it 15 years ago, but he saw only a couple of places). And here we go – it’s happening.
This trip is also to celebrate my birthdays. Yeah, I am turning 40 just in a few days. Finally, I can drive a car and buy booze LOL. Also, a special shout-out to Neil, if he is reading this post, as we celebrate our birthdays on the same day, if I am not mistaken!
Dulce de Leche Martini
Okay, enough about me. Let’s talk about this Dulce de Leche Martini instead!
There’s nothing much to tell. But if you love sweet / dessert cocktails, this will be right up your alley. It’s sweet, luscious, and so decadent.
Basically, you will need only three ingredients: rum, cream, and dulce de leche. Plus cinnamon, optionally. The consistency and taste reminds cream liqueurs like Baileys (By the way, please check this Dulce De leche Cream Liquor, too.) It’s sweet but not overpoweringly. And of course, you can adjust the sweetness to your liking. I used dark spiced rum which really nicely balances the sweetness. But you can use other spirits like vodka or bourbon.
More Cocktail Ideas
Looking for more cocktails? Please enjoy:
Lavender Empress 1908 Cocktail
Lavender Martini Vermouth Cocktail
I hope you like this Dulce de Leche Martini, and you will give it a try soon. If you make it, let me know in this post or send me an Instagram message or share you photos adding the hashtag #havocinthekitchen.
Cheers and see you in a while!
Dulce de Leche Martini
1-2
servings5
minutesThis Dulce de Leche Martini is smooth, rich, and decadent. If you love dessert cocktails, you should give this a try then!
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Ingredients
2 oz. dark spiced rum
1 to 1 1/2 oz. dulce de leche
1 to 1 1/2 oz. cream 10%
a pinch of cinnamon (optional)
optional: more dulce de leche for garnish and rim
Directions
- In a shaker combine the rum, dulce de leche, cream, and cinnamon (if using) and shake vigorously for 40-60 seconds; it takes more time to incorporate the dulce de leche. Try and adjust the taste, as desired (add more dulce de leche, cream, or rum.)
- If you would like to make a dulce de leche rim, spread 1-2 tablespoons on a flat plate and dip a cocktail glass into it. If possibly, use thick dulce de leche for best result.
- If desired, drizzle with more dulce de leche (of course, it will result in a sweeter drink) or/and cinnamon. You can also serve it with a cinnamon stick for the presentation and stirring! Enjoy right away.
Notes
- Since we do not use ice cubes, you can chill rum along with cream and dulce de leche.
I also forgot to wish you a happy birthday there too Ben, happy belated birthday!!
Beautiful drink here Ben! I love the dulce de leche lining the rim. That and the cinnamon stick make this drink so elegant! I hope you and Andrew are enjoying Croatia, and taking lots of pictures that you’ll share here when you get back! Safe travels and happy birthday!
Interesting that you use the word “decadent,” because that’s the first thing that came to mind when I read the title and saw the opening shot. This sounds like a fabulous martini! I hope you’re enjoying Croatia! I was there years ago, and have many fond memories of it (plus a couple of ties that I continue to cherish).
Happy birthday to you!!! You are celebrating it right. Croatia is a beautiful country, and you will certainly be taken in by its lovely people, great food and scenery.
As for this decadent martini-wow! Looks incredible.
Safe and happy adventures to you!
Happy birthday, Ben! I’m overseas, too, but stopping by to visit while it’s raining!
Happy birthday, Ben! I’m overseas, too, but it’s raining so we’re hanging out in our hotel for a bit. Can’t wait to hear about your trip upon your return.
I hope you had a super time in Croatia! And happy 40th :)
oh if only I still drank. this sounds wonderful. Happy birthday to you; life just gets better each decade :) We loved Zagreb! Except for the tap water which made me ill till we left!
Ah – you snuck this recipe in before your trip! I’m glad I caught it though as a dulce de leche martini sounds pretty fantastic. I could see sipping on this one by a bonfire on a summer evening! Hope you guys had fun on vacation!
Yay! And couple crepes aside! My oh my!
Happy early birthday! Croatia sounds like an amazing place to celebrate such a special occasion, I am sure of that as I had visited the place and really loved it. Hope you have a wonderful trip!
Happy Birthday! And happy (and safe) travels! I remember 40 (25 years ago! hahahaha) Make the best of this wonderful time — I know you will!
Wow! What a decadent adult beverage! It looks absolutely incredible. I’m not into sweet cocktails but I know some people who are and they would go crazy for this.
Hope you have an awesome time on your holiday. Stay safe.
I loved the photo of you at ‘the cat bar’ on Instagram – so glad you’re having a fun birthday trip (better after the luggage arrives, lol).
This dessert martini looks decadent, divine! Love the sweet rim…
Whoa what a decadent and delicious martini — definitely my kind of drink! Love the creativity!
Ooh, this is my kind of martini!!! So perfect to sip!!!
Hope you are enjoying your holiday or wherever you are, Ben! I love this cocktail. As I may have said before, Lynne is the cocktail maker in this household so I’ve passed this recipe over to her. Can’t wait for her to make it for me! Ha ha!
Never knew that you could use dulce de leche in cocktails! This sounds and looks incredibly yummy, Ben.