Whiskey Caramel Sauce

Whiskey Caramel Sauce

sticky boozy caramel sauce

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 4m
Cook Time: 13m
Total Time: 17m
Servings: 3
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (18 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

2839
Calories
67.9g
Fat
595.9g
Carbohydrate
2.2g
Protein
215mg
Cholesterol
751mg
Sodium
1/2 cup
Serving Size
Whiskey Caramel Sauce

Recipe Description

There is only one thing better than caramel sauce in my opinion and that’s Whiskey Caramel Sauce! This sauce is super easy to make but I do advise that you keep a close eye on the caramel while it cooks, as it can go from perfectly caramelized to burnt in a second if you’re not paying attention.

Start by making caramel from water, sugar and corn oil. Simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Whisk in butter until it melts. Then add cream and salt. Depending on your salt preference, you can increase salt by ½ a teaspoon if using unsalted butter and 1 teaspoon if omit the booze and make plain salted caramel instead. This whiskey sauce will keep in a glass jar in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Enjoy!

To make Whiskey Caramel Sauce, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Whiskey Caramel Sauce

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Make caramel

    1 min
    Step 1 - Whiskey Caramel Sauce

    Place ¼ cup of water in a saucepan with high sides and a heavy bottom. Add 1¼ cups of sugar in a mound in the center.

  2. 2

    Add corn syrup

    1 min
    Step 2 - Whiskey Caramel Sauce

    Gently drizzle 3 tablespoons of corn syrup over the sugar.

  3. 3

    Heat

    5 min
    Step 3 - Whiskey Caramel Sauce

    Cover the saucepan with a lid and heat over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes until the mixture starts to bubble.

  4. 4

    Simmer

    3 min
    Step 4 - Whiskey Caramel Sauce

    Take the lid off the saucepan and simmer, while swirling the pan occasionally to ensure even cooking. Continue to simmer until the sugar turns light amber brown in color and an instant read thermometer reads 350-360 °F.

  5. 5

    Add butter

    1 min
    Step 5 - Whiskey Caramel Sauce

    Add 3 tablespoons of butter cubes and whisk until the butter is completely melted and combined with the caramel.

  6. 6

    Add cream and salt

    1 min
    Step 6 - Whiskey Caramel SauceStep 6 - Whiskey Caramel Sauce

    Remove the saucepan from the heat and add ¾ cup of cream and ¼ teaspoon of sea salt. Whisk continuously until the cream is fully incorporated and the caramel is smooth. If the consistency is too thin, return the saucepan to the heat and boil for 1 minute.

  7. 7

    Cool and add whiskey

    5 min
    Step 7 - Whiskey Caramel Sauce

    Leave the caramel cool for about 5 minutes before whisking in 2 tablespoons of whiskey (or bourbon).

  8. 8

    Serve

    Step 8 - Whiskey Caramel Sauce

    Heat slightly before serving. Store the sauce in glass jars in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

This Whiskey Caramel Sauce is a sweet caramel sauce which tastes great with desserts. Make it soon and come back to leave a comment telling me what you think.

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (18 reviews)
Sam Thompson
March 25, 2025
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Absolutely delicious sauce!

Xander King
March 13, 2025
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Epic!

Samantha
January 25, 2025
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Amazing! I made this for a dinner party, and it was a hit! The whiskey adds such a unique flavor. I was so proud to serve it and it really elevated my dessert. Totally worth the watch while cooking!

Ruthie
November 30, 2024
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This Whiskey Caramel Sauce is so fantastic! I made it for our family game night, and everyone loved it! Super easy to whip up, plus it’s perfect on ice cream!

Hannah
November 30, 2024
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Delicious! Made it for my friends, and they all loved it!

Sunny76
October 19, 2024
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Absolutely love it!

Maverick
June 24, 2024
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Superb! Made this Whiskey Caramel Sauce for my wife’s birthday dessert, and we both loved it. It was simple to whip up, and the flavor was just delightful. Definitely a treat that added a special touch to our celebration.

Xena Thompson
May 24, 2024
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Amazing!

Bethany
March 6, 2024
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I made the Whiskey Caramel Sauce last weekend for my friends, and we couldn’t stop raving about it! It was really simple to make, but I did watch it closely as it bubbled away. It added such a lovely twist to my dessert. Thank you for sharing this recipe!

Will
January 21, 2024
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Made this for my buddy’s bday, super tasty and easy!

Fiona
October 20, 2023
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Wow! This whiskey caramel sauce is da bomb! Made it for a family get-together, and it disappeared faster than you could say ‘yum’! Sooo easy to whip up, and trust me, it adds that kick to desserts! Can't wait to make it again.

Ava
October 10, 2023
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Yummy whiskey sauce!

Tina
April 17, 2023
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This whiskey caramel sauce is the best! Made it for dessert.

Yvonne Baker
April 11, 2023
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Superb recipe! I made this Whiskey Caramel Sauce for my husband's birthday, and it was a hit! The flavours were truly exceptional, and it was surprisingly simple to whip up. I’ll definitely be making it again for our family gatherings!

Emily
November 20, 2022
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Delicious!

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