🎉 Introduction
This Creamiest Salted Caramel Mocktini is the perfect alcohol-free take on a classic Baileys Salted Caramel Martini. It’s unbelievably smooth, silky, sweet, and has that iconic caramel-cream flavor without using any liqueur at all.
Instead of Baileys, this recipe uses a simple homemade salted caramel cream base made from milk, cream, caramel sauce, vanilla, and a hint of espresso for depth. The result? A luxurious mocktail that tastes like a dessert in a glass — dreamy, frothy, and completely alcohol-free.
Serve it chilled for holiday nights, celebrations, or whenever you want a fancy drink without the booze.
🧰 Equipment Needed
- Cocktail shaker or mason jar with lid
- Measuring jigger or tablespoon
- Ice
- Martini or coupe glass
- Small whisk
- Optional: caramel drizzle bottle
🛒 Ingredients
Fresh & Dairy
- 1/2 cup Whole milk
- 1/4 cup Heavy cream
Condiments
- 2 tbsp Salted caramel sauce
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
Dry / Flavor
- 1 tbsp Instant espresso (or strong brewed coffee, cooled)
- 1 pinch Sea salt
Frozen
- 1 cup Ice
Optional Garnish
- Whipped cream
- Caramel drizzle
- Sea salt flakes
👩🍳 Directions
step1:
In a small bowl, whisk together milk, heavy cream, caramel sauce, vanilla, and instant espresso until smooth and fully combined.
step2:
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour the salted caramel cream mixture over the ice.
step3:
Add a small pinch of sea salt to enhance the caramel flavor and balance the sweetness.
step4:
Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until frothy, chilled, and creamy.
step5:
Drizzle caramel inside your martini glass if desired.
step6:
Strain the mocktini into the prepared glass.
step7:
Top with whipped cream and a final caramel swirl for a dessert-style finish.
🍽️ Servings & Timing
- Serves: 1 mocktail
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Shake time: 10 seconds
- Total time: ~6 minutes
🧊 Storage & Reheating
- Best served fresh and cold.
- The cream mixture (before shaking with ice) can be stored in the fridge for 2 days.
- Shake again before serving.
🥄 Variations
- Chocolate Caramel Mocktini: Add 1 tbsp cocoa powder.
- Vanilla Cream Mocktini: Skip espresso and add more vanilla.
- Spiced Holiday Mocktini: Add 1/4 tsp cinnamon or pumpkin spice.
- Iced Latte Mocktini: Add 1/4 cup chilled coffee for a drinkable dessert.
- Sugar-Free Version: Use sugar-free caramel sauce & sweeteners.
❓ 10 FAQs
1. Can I make this dairy-free?
Yes — use coconut milk + coconut cream for extra richness.
2. Does it really taste like Baileys?
Very close! It’s creamy, sweet, caramel-rich, and smooth.
3. Can I serve it warm?
Yes — heat gently on the stove and skip the shaker.
4. Is it kid-friendly?
Absolutely — it contains no alcohol.
5. Can I reduce the sweetness?
Use only 1 tbsp caramel sauce or add more milk.
6. Why add espresso?
It adds depth like Baileys without tasting like coffee.
7. Can I double or triple the recipe?
Yes — shake in batches or mix a big batch and refrigerate.
8. Can I skip the whipped cream?
Yes — the drink is already creamy on its own.
9. What glass works best?
Martini, coupe, or even a small rocks glass.
10. Can I use store-bought non-alcoholic Baileys?
Yes — use it instead of the homemade mix if available.
🏁 Conclusion
This Salted Caramel Mocktini is rich, creamy, indulgent — and 100% alcohol-free. It’s a gorgeous dessert drink that feels luxurious but is simple enough to make anytime.
Perfect for celebrations, holidays, or cozy nights when you want a Baileys-style treat without the booze.
Creamiest Salted Caramel “Baileys” Mocktini – Non-Alcoholic, Rich & Dreamy
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a small bowl, whisk together milk, heavy cream, caramel sauce, vanilla, and instant espresso until smooth and fully combined.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour the salted caramel cream mixture over the ice.
- Add a small pinch of sea salt to enhance the caramel flavor and balance the sweetness.
- Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until frothy, chilled, and creamy.
- Drizzle caramel inside your martini glass if desired.
- Strain the mocktini into the prepared glass.
- Top with whipped cream and a final caramel swirl for a dessert-style finish.
Notes
Yes — use coconut milk + coconut cream for extra richness. 2. Does it really taste like Baileys?
Very close! It’s creamy, sweet, caramel-rich, and smooth. 3. Can I serve it warm?
Yes — heat gently on the stove and skip the shaker. 4. Is it kid-friendly?
Absolutely — it contains no alcohol. 5. Can I reduce the sweetness?
Use only 1 tbsp caramel sauce or add more milk. 6. Why add espresso?
It adds depth like Baileys without tasting like coffee. 7. Can I double or triple the recipe?
Yes — shake in batches or mix a big batch and refrigerate. 8. Can I skip the whipped cream?
Yes — the drink is already creamy on its own. 9. What glass works best?
Martini, coupe, or even a small rocks glass. 10. Can I use store-bought non-alcoholic Baileys?
Yes — use it instead of the homemade mix if available. 🏁 Conclusion This Salted Caramel Mocktini is rich, creamy, indulgent — and 100% alcohol-free. It’s a gorgeous dessert drink that feels luxurious but is simple enough to make anytime. Perfect for celebrations, holidays, or cozy nights when you want a Baileys-style treat without the booze.
