Golden Cola Cocktail – Cinnamon, Vanilla & Rum Fizz

Bright, fizzy, and a little fiery — the Golden Cola Cocktail combines cinnamon schnapps, vanilla liqueur, and rum for a sweet-spiced highball with cola’s familiar comfort. It’s quick to build, eye-catching in the glass, and easy to enjoy at any occasion.

Background

Born from modern experimentation with soda-based cocktails, the Golden Cola takes cues from the long tradition of mixing cola and spirits. By pairing cinnamon schnapps and vanilla liqueur with rum, it layers warmth, sweetness, and sparkle in one balanced serve.

What You’ll Need

Ingredients:

• Goldschlager – delivers cinnamon heat and a shimmer of gold.
• Vanilla schnapps – adds creamy sweetness.
• Overproof rum – builds body and depth.
• Coca-Cola – ties flavors with fizz and caramel notes.
• Ice – chills and softens intensity.

Equipment:

• Highball glass
• Bar spoon
• Jigger

Bittersweet Brilliance

Each sip mixes sweet cola comfort with a spicy, aromatic finish. Goldschlager’s warmth meets the smooth vanilla and deep rum base, giving a layered yet easy-drinking result. The gold flecks glint in the bubbles for a show-stopping pour.

Substitutions & Variations

• Use spiced rum for extra warmth.
• Swap vanilla schnapps for vanilla vodka or syrup.
• Try diet or craft cola for different sweetness levels.
• Add a dash of lime juice for brightness.

Helpful Tips

Serve well-chilled over fresh ice. A lemon wheel or cinnamon stick makes an aromatic garnish. Avoid shaking to preserve carbonation. Batch by combining spirits in advance and topping with cola to order.

Conclusion

The Golden Cola Cocktail blends playfulness and polish — a sparkling cinnamon-and-vanilla twist on a familiar favorite, ready whenever you need a quick crowd-pleaser.