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Hot Buttered Rum Recipe

You can almost hear the sleigh bells when you sip on Hot Buttered Rum! This old-fashioned cocktail is creamy, sweet, and warms you from the inside out.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 239 kcal
Course: Drinks

Ingredients

For the Batter:
  • ⅔ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg freshly ground is best
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Each Cocktail
  • ⅔ cup hot water
  • 2 tablespoons Batter 1 ounce, plus more to taste
  • 2 ounces dark rum
  • Sweetened whipped cream and ground nutmeg for garnish

Instructions

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  1. To make the batter: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, butter, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Heat, stirring frequently, until the butter is completely melted and the sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.
  2. To make each cocktail, combine the hot water with about a quarter of the batter in a mug, and then stir vigorously to combine.
  3. Add in the rum and stir to combine. Taste, and add additional batter if you like it a bit sweeter or spicier.
  4. Top with a large dollop of whipped cream and fresh grated nutmeg.

Notes

  • ½
  • Don’t be tempted to skip the whipped cream! As it melts into the drink, it makes it dreamy creamy.
  • The batter can stash in the fridge until you are ready to make your next cocktail. 
  • To make this in a slow cooker for a crowd, add all batter ingredients to the slow cooker and set to high for an hour, or until the mixture is melted and combined. Add in 2 ½ cups of hot water and 1 cup of rum and stir vigorously to combine. Set on warm. Serve anytime topped with whipped cream and nutmeg.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 239kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 56mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 47g (94%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 239

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 239kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 56mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 47g 94%

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