Cozy Chata Cup (Clean RumChata-Style Mocktail)
A warm, cinnamon-vanilla mocktail made with whole ingredients — no alcohol, no syrups, no artificial sweetness. Just clean, cozy comfort in a mug.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Whisk
- Mug
Ingredients
- 1 c Milk of choice dairy, oat, almond
- 1-2 tbsp Powdered cane sugar start with 1 add more if needed
- 2 tsp Pure Maple syrup
- ½ tsp Vanilla extract (alcohol free) Or vanilla bean paste
- ¼-½ tsp Cinnamon
- pinch Salt
- ¼ tsp Turmeric
- pinch Nutmeg
Optional
- 1 tbsp Apple Juice adds warmth and softens bitterness
Instructions
- Warm the milk gently on the stovetop until steamy but not boiling.
- Whisk in the powdered cane sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, turmeric, salt, nutmeg, and optional apple juice.
- Keep whisking until fully dissolved and smooth.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or spice level if desired.
- Pour into a mug and enjoy warm — add a cinnamon stick if you want extra aroma.
Notes
Feel free to increase cinnamon or vanilla for a stronger “Chata” vibe. The apple juice is optional but adds surprising depth and balances sweetness.
(Calories based on recipe using dairy milk)
