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Homemade Hot Buttered Rum for the Holidays

Hot Buttered Rum

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
5 from 1 vote
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dark rum cocktails, fall cocktails, hot apple cider cocktails, hot cocktails, Winter Cocktails
Servings: 4
Author: Paul Kushner

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened 1 stick
  • 1 cup sugar dark brown
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 3/4 cup dark rum
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Cinnamon sticks for garnish

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 5 minutes or until light and fluffy.
  • Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix until well combined.
  • Transfer the spiced butter mixture to an airtight container and store in the fridge or freezer until ready to use.
  • To make the hot buttered rum, add 2 tablespoons of the spiced butter mixture to a mug.
  • Pour in 2 ounces of dark rum and top with 1 cup of hot water.
  • Stir until the spiced butter mixture is dissolved and the drink is smooth.
  • Garnish with a cinnamon stick or whipped cream, if desired.

Notes

Pro Tips

  • Make the spiced butter in advance it keeps well in the fridge for up to two weeks or in the freezer for longer.
  • For deeper flavor, try spiced rum instead of dark rum.
  • Adjust sweetness by using more or less brown sugar in the butter mix.
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