Last updated: November 2026
Crown Royal Salted Caramel is a Canadian whisky with rich vanilla oak, creamy caramel and a subtle salty finish, which makes it one of the easiest flavored whiskies to mix. Below you'll find the best mixers to pair it with, five easy holiday drinks with exact measurements, and quick answers to the most common questions. Grab a bottle of Crown Royal Salted Caramel and let's get mixing.
In this guide:
- What to mix with Crown Royal Salted Caramel
- Crown Royal Salted Caramel Eggnog
- Salted Caramel Apple Highball
- Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate
- Salted Caramel Spiked Apple Cider
- Salted Caramel Vanilla Cream
- Crown Royal Salted Caramel FAQ
What to Mix with Crown Royal Salted Caramel
The best mixers for Crown Royal Salted Caramel are apple cider, ginger ale, vanilla cream soda, cola and coffee. Its creamy, salty-sweet profile also works with eggnog and hot chocolate. For a simple highball, pour 1.5 oz of whisky over ice and top with 4 oz of your mixer.
- Apple cider: hot or cold, it turns the whisky into a caramel apple drink.
- Ginger ale: the spice and fizz balance the sweetness. It's the easiest two-ingredient option.
- Vanilla cream soda: rich and dessert-like, it tastes like a liquid salted caramel candy.
- Cola: a sweeter, caramel-forward take on a classic whisky and cola.
- Coffee or cold brew: like a spiked salted caramel latte. Add a splash of cream.
- Hot chocolate: salted caramel and chocolate, the classic winter pairing.
- Eggnog: the creamiest holiday option (see recipe 1 below).
- Root beer: its vanilla notes make the drink taste like a boozy float.
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Crown Royal Salted Caramel Whisky (750 ml)
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Shop now1. Crown Royal Salted Caramel Eggnog
Creamy and festive, this is the go-to holiday drink for eggnog lovers.
Serves: 1 | Glass: rocks glass | Time: 3 minutes
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Crown Royal Salted Caramel
- 4 oz eggnog
- 0.25 oz caramel syrup (optional, for a sweeter drink)
- Freshly grated nutmeg, to garnish
Directions
- Add the whisky, eggnog and caramel syrup to a shaker with ice.
- Shake for 10 seconds and strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Grate a little nutmeg on top and serve.
2. Salted Caramel Apple Highball
Bright, fizzy and easy to make for a crowd. It tastes like a caramel apple in a glass.
Serves: 1 | Glass: highball | Time: 2 minutes
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Crown Royal Salted Caramel
- 2 oz cold apple cider
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- 3 oz ginger ale
- Thin apple slices, to garnish
Directions
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Add the whisky, apple cider and lemon juice and stir briefly.
- Top with ginger ale, stir gently once and garnish with apple slices.
3. Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate
A rich, cozy mug for cold nights, with pumpkin spice and white chocolate.
Serves: 1 | Glass: mug | Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Crown Royal Salted Caramel
- 6 oz whole milk or non-dairy milk
- 1 oz white chocolate chips (about 3 tbsp)
- 2 tbsp pumpkin purée
- 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Whipped cream and cinnamon or caramel sauce, to top
Directions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk, white chocolate chips, pumpkin purée, pumpkin spice, vanilla and salt.
- Whisk until the chocolate melts and the mixture is hot but not boiling, about 5 minutes.
- Pour into a mug and stir in the whisky.
- Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Making a batch? Multiply the ingredients by the number of mugs and add the whisky to each mug, not to the pot.
4. Salted Caramel Spiked Apple Cider
Warm cider, salted caramel whisky and cinnamon whipped cream. Easy to batch for a holiday party.
Serves: 1 | Glass: mug | Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Crown Royal Salted Caramel
- 5 oz apple cider
- Apple slice or cinnamon stick, to garnish
Cinnamon whipped cream (tops about 6 drinks)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 to 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Directions
- Whip the cream, powdered sugar and cinnamon until soft, scoopable peaks form.
- Heat the cider on the stove or in the microwave until steaming, without boiling.
- Pour the cider into a mug, stir in the whisky and top with a spoonful of whipped cream.
- Garnish with an apple slice or cinnamon stick and a pinch of cinnamon.
Hosting? Keep the cider warm in a slow cooker and add 1.5 oz of whisky to each mug as you serve.
5. Salted Caramel Vanilla Cream
Dessert in a glass with just two ingredients. Perfect after Thanksgiving dinner, or as a host gift idea.
Serves: 1 | Glass: highball | Time: 1 minute
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Crown Royal Salted Caramel
- 4 oz vanilla cream soda
Directions
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Add the whisky, top with the cream soda and stir gently.
Variation: swap the cream soda for root beer, or add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a boozy float.
Crown Royal Salted Caramel FAQ
What goes good with Crown Royal Salted Caramel?
Apple cider, ginger ale, vanilla cream soda, cola, coffee, hot chocolate and eggnog all pair well with it. For the simplest drink, mix 1.5 oz of whisky with 4 oz of ginger ale or cream soda over ice.
Can you drink Crown Royal Salted Caramel straight?
Yes. It's smooth and sweet enough to sip neat or on the rocks. Many fans keep the bottle in the freezer and serve it chilled as a shot, which brings out the caramel.
What does Crown Royal Salted Caramel taste like?
Rich vanilla oak on the nose, creamy caramel on the palate and a subtle touch of salt on the finish. It's sweeter than regular Crown Royal, so it shines in simple, creamy or apple-based drinks.
What's the best hot drink with Crown Royal Salted Caramel?
Spiked apple cider and pumpkin white hot chocolate (recipes 3 and 4 above). Coffee is the fastest option: add 1.5 oz to a hot cup of coffee and top with whipped cream.
Looking for more ideas? Find more cocktail recipes on the Keg N Bottle blog.