Hot Buttered Rum Cocktail
This easy, festive hot buttered rum cocktail is a cozy winter drink featuring a rich spiced butter mix, dark rum, and warming spices. Perfect for parties or relaxing by the fire, it’s quick to make and endlessly adaptable for all occasions.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 ounces dark rum (per serving)
- 1 cup hot water (per serving)
- Optional: cinnamon stick, whipped cream, orange peel twist for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until creamy and uniform.
- Add 2 heaping tablespoons of the spiced butter mix to the bottom of a heatproof mug.
- Pour 2 ounces dark rum into the mug over the butter mix.
- Add 1 cup just-boiled hot water to the mug.
- Stir vigorously until the butter mix is fully melted and the drink looks creamy.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick, whipped cream, or orange peel twist if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Make the spiced butter mix ahead and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. For dairy-free, use vegan butter and coconut milk. Adjust sweetness and spices to taste. If butter doesn’t melt, microwave the mug briefly. For parties, prep a large batch of butter mix and set up a self-serve station.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug (about 10-12 o
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 60
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Protein: 1
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