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Hot Buttered Rum Coffee

A twist on a classic holiday cocktail, this Hot Buttered Rum Coffee is a welcome addition for cozy winter days. Serve at your next holiday party with a tray of Christmas cookies or simply take a moment to slow down and enjoy the holiday season!

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 1 cup coffee
Calories: 321 kcal
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature (I recommend a high quality, creamy butter.)
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1.5 teaspoons cardamom
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg freshly ground is awesome here!
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • pinch of kosher salt
  • Cruzan® Black Strap Rum or your own favorite black rum
  • your favorite brewed coffee very hot (I prefer a darker, full-bodied coffee for this recipe)
  • cream or half & half
  • freshly whipped and sweetened cream for garnish
  • cinnamon for garnish

Instructions

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  1. In a stand mixer on medium speed, cream together butter, sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, cloves, and salt for 3 minutes. Use immediately (while at its soft & fluffy best!) or store in a covered container in the refrigerator. If storing in the refrigerator, know that the spiced butter will harden - simply take it out of the fridge 30 minutes prior to serving.
  2. To create a cup of hot buttered rum coffee, place 2 tablespoons of spiced butter in a medium cup. Pour in 2 ounces of rum (use more or less, to your liking). Then pour in coffee to fill the cup. Stir to incorporate/melt the spiced butter. Add a splash of cream or half & half. Garnish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.

Notes

  • Hot buttered rum recipe adapted from The Reluctant Entertainer, where Sandy serves the spiced butter in the more traditional way, with hot water instead of coffee.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 321kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 66mg (22%) Sodium 29mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 22g (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cup coffee

Amount Per Serving

Calories 321

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 321kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Sodium 29mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 22g 44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.