Hot Buttered Bourbon

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5

150 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Additional Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 to 6 people

  • Course

    Drinks

  • Cuisine

    American

Hot Buttered Bourbon

Hot Buttered Bourbon is a warm mixed drink combining bourbon poured over boiling water with a spiced, sweetened butter batter. The batter includes butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt, creating a rich, creamy blend when dissolved. Topped with whipped cream, this cocktail offers a comforting balance of warmth, spice, and smooth sweetness, making it appealing for colder weather sipping.

Description

This recipe features a homemade buttered bourbon batter created by thoroughly mixing softened unsalted butter with brown sugar, maple syrup, and a precise blend of spices including cinnamon, freshly grated nutmeg, allspice, and a pinch of salt. This mixture can be stored chilled for convenience.

To prepare the drink, poured bourbon is combined with the buttered mixture and filled with boiling water, whisked until the butter is fully melted and integrated, resulting in a smooth, warm beverage. Whipped cream added on top adds a light, creamy finish that balances the richness and spices.

Hot Buttered Bourbon is suitable as an evening or after-dinner drink in colder seasons, offering a soothing, indulgent flavor profile. The controlled proportion of spices gives it warmth without overpowering the bourbon’s character.

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Ingredients

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buttered bourbon batter

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated
  • ¼ teaspoon allspice

to make 1 drink:

  • 1 to 2 bourbon I love Bulleit, shots
  • 4 to 5 ounces water boiling
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons bourbon buttered mix
  • Whipped Cream for serving

Instructions

  1. In a bowl of your electric mixer, place the butter, sugar, maple syrup, spices and salt. Beat on medium speed until combined and smooth. At this point, you can place the butter in a sealed container and store it in the fridge!
  2. To make the drink, bring a pot of water to a boil. Fill your mug with 1 to 2 shots of bourbon. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of the butter mixture into the bourbon. Fill the mug with boiling water and whisk constantly until the butter melts and dissolves. Top with whipped cream and serve.
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