Hot Buttered Rum
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Hot Buttered Rum
Description
The recipe begins by blending softened unsalted butter with packed brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, vanilla extract, and fine sea salt to form a spiced butter mixture that carries the flavors of traditional holiday spices. A spoonful of this mixture is placed in a mug, then combined with spiced rum and boiling water. Stirring dissolves the butter and sugar, yielding a smooth, hot drink with a rich, creamy mouthfeel from the butter and dark spiced notes from the rum and spices.
Serving this drink hot allows the spices and butter to release full aroma and flavor. Optional garnishes such as a cinnamon stick, vanilla ice cream, or whipped cream enhance the sensory experience with additional spice, cold creaminess, or texture contrast. Hot Buttered Rum is typically enjoyed as a warming beverage in cooler weather or as a festive cocktail.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter room temperature, unsalted
- ½ cup brown sugar , packed
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon cloves ground
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- ¾ cup spiced rum
- 2 cups water boiling
For Garnish:
- cinnamon stick , optional
- vanilla ice cream , optional
- Whipped Cream , optional
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, vanilla extract and salt until well combined.
- Add a heaping tablespoon of the butter mixture to your mug.
- Add rum and boiling water, stir until butter mixture dissolves and well combined
- Serve hot with cinnamon stick, vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 277 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 277kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 473IU | 9% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.5
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