Make the Sticky Toffee Fizz recipe to warm up your winter! Blend spiced rum, butterscotch liqueur, toffee liqueur, and sparkling Wine for a delightful cocktail.
Prep time: 1 minute minute
Mixing time: 1 minute minute
- 1½ oz Spiced Rum
- ½ oz butterscotch liqueur
- ½ oz Toffee syrup or liqueur
- 3 oz chilled Champagne - to top up
- Ice cubes
Coupe or flute glass
Measuring Jigger
Cocktail Shaker
Cocktail Strainer
Fine strainer
Prep Glass: Fill a flute or coupe glass with ice. Give it a quick stir and set it aside to chill.
Add Toffee Syrup or Liqueur: Pour ½ oz Toffee syrup or liqueur into the shaker.
Add Butterscotch Liqueur: Add ½ oz butterscotch liqueur.
Add Spiced Rum: Finally, pour in 1½ oz Spiced Rum.
Shake Well: Fill the shaker with ice, close it and give it a good shake (10-15 seconds).
Strain: Take the coupe or flute glass and discard the ice inside. Then, using both the cocktail strainer and the fine strainer, strain the shaken drink into the chilled glass.
Add Champagne: Top up with approx. 3 oz chilled Champagne (adjust quantity to taste and to the size of the glass) and serve immediately.
Substitutes:
- Spiced Rum: If you don't have spiced rum, I've used regular dark rum with a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg for a similar flavor profile.
- Butterscotch Liqueur: Caramel liqueur works well if butterscotch is unavailable. It gives a slightly different sweetness but still complements the drink.
- Toffee Liqueur or Syrup: I've tried using almond liqueur in place of toffee liqueur, also white crème de cacao can be a good alternative.
- Sparkling Wine: If you are out of sparkling wine opt for a touch of white wine and soda water.
Making a Pitcher of Sticky Toffee Fizz:
- Scale: For a pitcher serving 8, multiply all ingredients by 8. Use 12 oz of spiced rum, 6 oz of butterscotch liqueur, and 6 oz of toffee liqueur.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the spiced rum, butterscotch, and toffee liqueur. Stir well.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into individual ice-filled highball glasses, top with sparkling Wine, garnish with toffee sauce, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Spiced Rum Substitute: Use non-alcoholic spiced rum alternatives available in stores; they mimic the flavor without alcohol.
- Butterscotch & Toffee Liqueurs Substitute: Create a syrup using brown sugar, butter extract, and vanilla essence for that sweet touch.
- Proceed As Usual: Replace alcoholic ingredients with these substitutes and follow the original steps for a non-alcoholic version.
Making it Vegan:
- Check Ingredients: Ensure all liqueurs are vegan-friendly; some may contain animal-derived products.
- Vegan Garnish: Use vegan caramel sauce for garnish instead of regular caramel sauce.
- Proceed As Usual: Follow the recipe using these vegan-friendly options for an entirely plant-based cocktail experience.