Description
Hot Buttered Rum is a warm and festive American cocktail made with butter, brown sugar, spices, and vanilla. This cozy drink combines spiced rum with a rich, buttery syrup and hot water, creating a comforting beverage perfect for winter evenings or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Butter Mixture
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- ⅓ cup brown sugar, packed
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 pinches ground cloves or anise
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch salt
To Serve
- ¾ cup spiced rum, more or less to taste
- 3 cups boiling water (approximately), more or less to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Butter Mixture: Using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves or anise, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until the ingredients are well combined and creamy.
- Assemble the Drink: Place the butter mixture at the bottom of a pitcher or large glass measuring cup. Add the spiced rum followed by boiling water. Begin by adding 2 cups of boiling water, then whisk the mixture well.
- Adjust to Taste: Taste the mixture and gradually add more boiling water (up to around 3 cups total) to achieve your desired strength and flavor balance. Whisk thoroughly after each addition.
- Serve: Serve the hot buttered rum immediately in individual mugs. Optionally, garnish each serving with whipped cream for an extra indulgent touch.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of rum or water to make the drink stronger or weaker according to your preference.
- This recipe serves as a base and can be customized with different spices or flavorings.
- Use fresh spices for an optimal flavor profile.
- Serve promptly to enjoy the drink warm and comforting.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
