Hot Buttered Rum

Savor the rich, velvety embrace of this timeless classic – Hot Buttered Rum. A symphony of warm spices and buttery goodness, mixed with rum. This recipe promises a cozy, fireside escape with every sip.

Warm fall cocktails such as an Apple Cider Hot Toddy or Amaretto Coffee are the best to cozy up with and share memories. This hot buttered rum is an exceptional choice, and it’s similar to Hot Butterbeer for those Harry Potter fans.

What I Love About This Recipe

• Cozy: Hot buttered rum is like a warm hug on a chilly evening, enveloping you in a cocoon of comfort.
• Seasonal delight: It is a great seasonal drink because it combines comforting warmth, rich flavors, and traditional charm, making it a perfect choice for cozying up during the colder months. You can also serve it with your Thanksgiving recipes.
• A Toast to History: Hot buttered rum has a fascinating historical background, making it more than just a drink—it’s a story in a mug.

How to Make Hot Buttered Rum

1. Prepare the spiced butter. Use a spoon to mash and mix the softened butter, brown sugar, and spices together in a small mixing bowl.
2. Add the butter and rum to a mug. Place 1 to 2 tablespoons of the spiced butter into the bottom of a mug and pour the rum into the glass. Dark spiced rum is the best rum to use.

3. Pour in steaming water. Gently add the steaming hot water to the glass containing the spiced butter and rum, and stir diligently to ensure a thorough blending of the cocktail.

Recipe Variations

• Use apple cider instead of water: Combine hot apple cider with the traditional spiced butter and rum mixture instead of hot water for a fruity twist.
• Use maple syrup: Swap brown sugar with maple syrup for a rich, maple-flavored variation.
• Make a large batch. For a large batch, gather these ingredients: 8 tablespoons of softened butter (1 stick), 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg (or a nutmeg substitute), 1/4 teaspoon of cloves, 1/4 teaspoon of allspice, and a pinch of salt. Combine these in a large pot with 3 cups of water, bringing it to a boil. Serve by adding 2 ounces of dark spiced rum to each glass, topping it off with the spiced butter mixture.

Hot Buttered Rum Recipe

Experience the comforting, timeless delight of Hot Buttered Rum, where a symphony of warm spices and the luxurious embrace of butter meld seamlessly with the essence of rum. Each sip whisks you away to a cozy fireside retreat.

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Course: Cocktails

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 1 Serving

Calories: 632kcal

Author: Aimee Mars

Equipment

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  Small Saucepan

Ingredients

• ▢ 1/4 cup Butter softened
• ▢ 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• ▢ 1/8 teaspoon Nutmeg
• ▢ pinch Cloves
• ▢ pinch Allspice
• ▢ pinch Salt
• ▢ 2 ounces Dark Spiced Rum or dark rum
• ▢ 6 ounces Hot Water

Instructions

• Prepare the spiced butter. Use a spoon to mash and mix the softened butter, brown sugar, and spices together in a small mixing bowl.
• Add the butter and rum to a mug. Place 1 to 2 tablespoons of the spiced butter into the bottom of a mug and pour the rum into the glass. Dark spiced rum is the best rum to use.
• Pour in steaming water. Gently add the steaming hot water to the glass containing the spiced butter and rum, and stir diligently to ensure a thorough blending of the cocktail.

Notes

• Use apple cider instead of water: Combine hot apple cider with the traditional spiced butter and rum mixture instead of hot water for a fruity twist.
• Use maple syrup: Swap brown sugar with maple syrup for a rich, maple-flavored variation.
• Make a large batch. For a large batch, gather these ingredients: 8 tablespoons of softened butter (1 stick), 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg (or a nutmeg substitute), 1/4 teaspoon of cloves, 1/4 teaspoon of allspice, and a pinch of salt. Combine these in a large pot with 3 cups of water, bringing it to a boil. Serve by adding 2 ounces of dark spiced rum to each glass, topping it off with the spiced butter mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 632kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 381mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 1420IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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