Description
Hot Buttered Rum is a cozy, spiced cocktail perfect for cold evenings. This warm drink blends softened butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and aromatic spices with spiced rum and boiling water.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 pinches ground cloves or anise
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
- 3/4 cup spiced rum (more or less, to taste)
- 3 cups boiling water (approximately, more or less, to taste)
- Optional: whipped cream for garnish
Instructions
- Using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves or anise, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt together until all ingredients are well combined and smooth.
- Place the prepared butter mixture in the bottom of a pitcher or a large glass measuring cup. Add the spiced rum, then pour in boiling water starting with 2 cups. Whisk the mixture thoroughly until it is fully combined and smooth.
- Taste the drink and add more boiling water if needed to suit your preference, aiming for a total of about 3 cups of water. Whisk again to combine.
- Pour the hot buttered rum into individual mugs or glasses and serve right away. Optionally, garnish with whipped cream for a richer presentation and flavor experience.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar.
- Experiment with different types of rum for varied flavors.
- Serve immediately for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg