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A Salted Caramel White Russian is a decadent take on the classic cocktail recipe.

One of the first creamy drinks I was introduced to was a traditional White Russian.

Ever since that first sip, I have been hooked.

And a Salted Caramel White Russian is even better.

Enjoy a yummy salted caramel white Russian cocktail

The drinks are so decadent and since I have a sweet tooth, they double as a great after dinner dessert drink.

So it’s probably no surprise that I enjoy experimenting with various ways to enjoy a White Russian cocktail.

It’s so fun to riff on the classic recipe like we did in our caramel apple and butterscotch white Russian cocktail recipe!

A yummy caramel vodka cocktail with Kahlua

Making one of these decadent cocktails really hits the spot.

Cream based drinks mixed with caramel are two great tastes that taste great together as the old jingle goes.

And when you add the delicious coffee flavor of Kahlua, well, it’s just all the more heavenly.

So when it starts getting cold outside, or even if I just wish it was cold outside, I like to bring a little bit of winter indoors and enjoy a delicious drink.

And making a White Russian with salted caramel has never let me down.

A salted caramel dessert drink

One of the things I love about a salted caramel White Russian is that it is so decadent.

It’s a delicious dessert drink.

It’s rich, and when made with fresh, buttery cream, it’s a little bit of heaven.

When I make a White Russian, I kind of go with the idea of “go big or go home.”

I’m typically a fan of doing all that I can to reduce the calories and carbs in my drinks, and you can certainly do so with this drink.

In fact, substituting milk for cream reduces your caloric intake quite a bit.

You can also substitute a sugar-free caramel syrup or sauce.

But one of the things I love about this drink is that it is so divinely rich.

So I like to adjust the other things I’m enjoying that day so I can have my caramel White Russian just the way I like it.

It’s totally up to you!

Rich, heavenly, and made with fresh, buttery cream, it’s a little bit of heaven!

Ingredients you need to make our Salted Caramel White Russian

Salted Caramel flavored vodka
Kahlua
Cream, milk, or half n half
Ice
Caramel sauce for garnish (Torani is great)
Course sea salt for garnish

Make it a Mocktail instead

With this recipe, if you want to serve it without alcohol, I like to substitute Kahlua flavored syrup to use in place of Kahlua liqueur.

Then simply omit the vodka.

You can add a bit more cream (or milk or half n half) and still get the taste of salted caramel from the caramel sauce without sacrificing the yummy Kahlua taste.

You can also mix it up a bit and use Kahlua flavored coffee instead of Kahlua syrup.

If you want to make it with coffee, you sub in the coffee, and you can serve it either hot or cold for a yummy salted caramel and Kahlua White Russian latte.

You’ve got some fun options, and I’d love to hear how you mix it up!

How to make the salted caramel white Russian

Be sure to start with putting some caramel sauce in your glass.

I like to leave a nice dollop on the bottom.

You can even dip your glass upside down in caramel sauce and let it drizzle down the inside.

Then combine your other ingredients in your cocktail shaker, give it a gentle shake and pour over ice.

Can I substitute the vodka for whiskey?

Lots of people ask about making this yummy salty caramel drink with whiskey instead of vodka.

And you absolutely can!

It’s not really a white Russian anymore, but if you are a whiskey lover, does that really matter? Nope!

And truly, this drink is the perfect answer to what you should mix with salted caramel whiskey if you have a bottle in your home bar.

So you can use your favorite whiskey, bourbon, or even scotch in this recipe.

Just substitute the vodka for whiskey and you’re good to go.

Can I use Crown Royal Salted Caramel Whisky?

Now we’re talkin’! What goes good with salted caramel whiskey?

This recipe!

Yes, you can absolutely use a flavored whiskey like Crown Royal’s Salted Caramel.

It’s kind of like “two great tastes that taste great together” right?

Some things are just meant to be.

And frankly, we get asked how to make this drink with caramel Crown Royal all the time.

However, we would be remiss if we didn’t mention that the recipe tastes great with some other salted caramel whiskeys too.

We really like the salted caramel whiskey from Knucklenoggin as well as the one from Ole Smoky too!

Ballotin’s Caramel Turtle whiskey is good too!

The turtle whiskey adds in some extra flavors, like chocolate and pecan, but if you like turtle candies, this is a must try combination.

Whether you whip up a caramel vodka drink or a caramel whiskey drink with this recipe, your taste buds better be ready to tango!

More yummy cocktail recipes to try:

If you love our Salted Caramel White Russian, you may also enjoy some of these drinks too!

Gingerbread White Russian Cocktail

Peppermint Chocolate White Russian Cocktail

Pumpkin Spice White Russian

Bourbon Pecan Pie Cocktail

Peppermint Hot Chocolate Coffee

Chocolate Covered Cherry Martini

Slow Cooker Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate

Easy Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Naughty Elf Cocktail

Holiday Red Sangria Punch

Highland Whiskey Hot Chocolate

Chocolate Frosty Noggin

Coca Cola Coffee

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