Hot Buttered Rum
A classic warm cocktail made with butter, spices, dark rum, and hot water, perfect for cozy evenings or holiday gatherings.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 oz dark rum
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- 1 pinch ground cloves
- 1 dash vanilla extract
- 4 oz hot water
- Cinnamon stick, for garnish (optional)
- In a mug, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla extract. Mix well to form a paste.
- Pour in the dark rum and stir to combine with the butter-spice mixture.
- Add the hot water and stir until the mixture is smooth and well-blended.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- You can prepare a spiced butter mixture in advance and store it in the fridge for quick servings.
- Adjust the spices to your taste for a stronger or milder flavor.
- Use high-quality dark rum for the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: hot buttered rum, warm cocktail, winter drink, holiday drink, rum cocktail