Description
Hot buttered rum is the ultimate winter cocktail, delivering warmth and comfort in every sip. This delightful drink combines dark rum, creamy butter, and aromatic spices to create a rich, flavorful experience perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights by the fire. With its inviting aroma and golden hue, hot buttered rum is sure to become your go-to drink when the temperatures drop.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz dark rum
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 6 oz hot water
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm your mugs by rinsing them with hot water.
- In a bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Add dark rum to each mug (1-2 oz).
- Boil water and pour about 6 oz over the rum mixture in each mug.
- Sprinkle ground cinnamon and nutmeg on top; stir gently.
- Adjust sweetness as needed with additional brown sugar.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug (approx. 10 oz)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Customize flavors by experimenting with different spices or flavored rums. For a non-alcoholic version, substitute apple cider or warm water. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge and reheated gently.