Hot Buttered Rum
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Hot Buttered Rum
Description
The Hot Buttered Rum recipe starts with a spiced butter mixture comprised of softened butter blended with dark brown sugar, powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. When combined, these ingredients form a smooth, flavorful base that melts into the drink. To prepare the drink, a generous spoonful of this butter mixture is placed in a mug, followed by a measured amount of rum, and filled with boiling water. Stirring blends the components into a warm, creamy beverage with earthy sweetness and aromatic spices.
The resulting drink balances the richness of butter and sugar with the warmth of rum and spices, making it comforting and soothing. This preparation is ideal for cold evenings or holiday gatherings when a rich, spiced hot drink is appreciated. It is important to ensure the butter mixture is well blended beforehand so it dissolves evenly when combined with the hot water.
The recipe includes a practical tip for storage: the hot buttered rum mix can be made in large batches and stored indefinitely in the freezer, allowing for convenient preparation of the drink on demand without needing to blend ingredients each time.
Ingredients
Mix
- 1 pound butter softened at room temperature
- 1 pound dark brown sugar
- 1 pound powdered sugar
- 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Drink
- 1 1/2 ounces rum 1 jigger
- water boiling
Instructions
- To make the hot buttered rum mix, place the butter, dark brown sugar, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl and use an electric mixer to blend until smooth.
- To assemble each drink, place a heaping 1 1/2 tablespoons of the butter mixture into a mug. Add the rum. Fill the mug with boiling water and stir to combine.
Notes
- Prepare the spiced butter mixture ahead of time and store it frozen indefinitely for easy future use.
- Use boiling water to dissolve the butter mixture thoroughly when assembling each drink.
- The butter mixture provides the bulk of the flavor, so ensure ingredients are well blended for a smooth texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 36Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 287kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 94mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 22mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 316IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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