Caramel Liqueur
Making caramel liqueur from scratch is easier than you think! Simply follow this recipe and enjoy it with your family and friends this Holiday season.
Servings: 2 cups of liqueur (about 12 shots)
Calories: 154
Ingredients
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14-ounce/400-milliliters), see note 1
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder , see note 2
- 1 cup dark rum , see note 3
Instructions
- Remove paper “label” from the condensed milk can and place it in a deep pot. Cover it with water until completely submerged and there is plenty of water (at least 2-inches/5-centimeters over).
- Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 2.5 hours, making sure the can is submerged under water at all times. When done, take the can out and let it cool overnight.
- The next day, open the can and pour the caramel into a blender, add cocoa and rum. Close with a lid and blend until smooth. When using an electric whisk and bowl, combine the caramel with cocoa first (with a spatula), then pour in the rum and mix slowly until smooth, using the lowest setting on your electric mixer.
- Pour into sterilized bottles or jars, close and keep in the fridge.
Notes
- Save time by using store-bought caramel or dulce de leche. If you decide to buy one of those, simply start from step 3 and you will be done in 5 minutes!
- Make sure to use unsweetened cocoa powder, not hot chocolate drink powder. Dutch cocoa will also work.
- For a lighter version, use less rum.
- This should store for up to 2 months when stored properly in the fridge.
- The nutritional information is based on 1 ounce/30 milliliters (a shot glass) and you should get about 15-16 shots. When serving this over ice in whiskey glasses, count with about 6 portions.
Nutrition Facts
Caramel Liqueur
Amount per Serving
Calories
154
% Daily Value*
Fat
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
11
mg
4
%
Sodium
42
mg
2
%
Potassium
136
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
18
g
6
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
18
g
20
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
88
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
95
mg
10
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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