Salted Caramel Cocktail | 5 Ingredient Recipe

Published: Sep 18, 2024 by Lucy · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

A boozy Salted Caramel Cocktail made with caramel sauce, vodka, Baileys Irish Cream, milk and a pinch of salt.

This rich and decadent cocktail doesn’t need any special equipment and takes just 2 minutes to make!

This easy salted caramel vodka cocktail is creamy, sweet and, like my Toblerone cocktail, is a dessert in a glass!

With its perfect balance of sweet and salty, if you are a fan of salted caramel recipes, you will LOVE this cocktail!

Using Salted Caramel Baileys as well as caramel sauce, it is one of the easiest Baileys recipes to make and, like my Baileys self-saucing pudding, Baileys truffles and Baileys chocolate cheesecake, this vodka Baileys cocktail is a must-make for any Baileys fan!

Why You’re Going To Love This Recipe

• Ready in 2 minutes – simply mix the ingredients together, and serve!
• Sweet and creamy – this vodka cocktail with caramel sauce, milk and Baileys Irish Cream is a beautiful rich and creamy cocktail.
• No fancy equipment needed – you only need a blender or Thermomix to make this Baileys vodka cocktail!
• Perfect for parties or girls nights out – this is a cocktail your friends will just LOVE!
• Conventional and Thermomix – both methods are written in the recipe card at the end of the post.

What You Need 

This salted caramel cocktail recipe is made with just 5 ingredients!

Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.

• Caramel sauce – for this recipe it’s best to use a caramel sauce or dulce de leche that is slightly runny. You can also make your own salted caramel sauce (just omit the pinch of salt).
• Salted Caramel Baileys – or you can use regular Baileys, your favourite Irish cream liqueur or even make your own Baileys.
• Vodka – you can use any brand of vodka you prefer.
• Milk – I recommend using full fat milk in this cocktail recipe for its creaminess.
• Salt – omit the salt if using a salted caramel sauce.

Equipment Required

You don’t need any special equipment to make these Baileys vodka cocktails! Just a blender, Thermomix or cocktail shaker and 2 glasses!

Step By Step Instructions 

Making these salted caramel Baileys cocktails is as simple as 1, 2…3!

Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.

Step 1 – Place All The Ingredients Into A Blender

Place the caramel sauce, Baileys Irish cream liqueur, vodka, milk and a pinch of salt into a blender.  

Step 2 – Combine

Mix on high speed until completely combined. 

Step 3 – Serve

Drizzle a little caramel sauce on the inside of the cocktail glass before pouring the mixture in as it looks extra gorgeous!

Pour the salted caramel cocktail into 2 glasses and serve immediately.

Expert Tips

• If your caramel sauce is too thick – simply place it in the microwave for a few seconds and then allow it to cool slightly. 
• If you’re using a salted caramel sauce – omit the extra pinch of salt.
• For an extra caramel flavour – use Salted Caramel Baileys Irish Cream.
• If you don’t have a blender or Thermomix – you can use a cocktail shaker instead.
• Serve this salted caramel cocktail immediately after making.

FAQs

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