Salted Caramel Whiskey
Salted Caramel Whiskey is the perfect addition to your home bar or a great gift for cocktail lovers.
Servings 8 ounces
Calories 125kcal
Ingredients
Caramel syrup
- ½ cup water divided
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Salted caramel whiskey
- 1 ounce caramel syrup
- 7 ounces bourbon whiskey bourbon or rye
- 1 pinch salt for salted caramel whiskey, optional
Instructions
- Combine ¼ cup water and ½ cup sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. (Avoid low heat, which can dry out the sugar.)
- Cover the pot while it boils, about 3 minutes. Remove the lid and continue stirring until the mixture turns a light amber color.
- As soon as the color changes, remove the pan from heat. Let it cool slightly, about 1 minute.
- Slowly pour in the remaining ¼ cup warm water, stirring constantly to prevent the sugar from seizing. Then stir in the vanilla extract, if using.
- Once the syrup has cooled (warm to the touch is okay), stir 1 ounce and 1 pinch of salt into 7 ounces whiskey. Taste and add more syrup and salt if desired.
Notes
Cooking tip: When you heat the sugar and water together, low heat will dry out the sugar so make sure the heat is set to medium-high.
Adjusting the sweetness: How sweet and flavorful you’d like the whiskey depends on your taste, so add the syrup in small amounts. Taste it with a spoon after each addition and add more if desired. You will need approximately ½ to 1 ounce for every 3 ounces of whiskey.
Variations:
- Caramel whiskey: Skip the salt to make an unsalted, sweeter caramel whiskey.
- Salted caramel vodka: Use vodka instead of whiskey. Great for fall drinks!
Nutrition
Serving: 1ounce | Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Sodium: 30mg | Sugar: 15g
