Hot Buttered Rum

The Hot Buttered Rum is winter comfort in a mug—rich, spiced, and delightfully indulgent. Dating back to colonial America, this cozy classic blends dark rum, hot water, spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and (yes) a pat of butter, creating a silky, warming drink that feels like a dessert and a fireplace hug rolled into one. Whether you’re snowed in or just pretending, it’s the perfect companion for cold nights and wool socks.

Ingredients

  • .75oz
    spiced rum
  • .5 cup
    unsalted butter
  • .25 cup
    honey
  • .5 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • .25 tsp
    ground nutmeg
  • .125 tsp
    ground cloves
  • 1 pinch
    salt
  • 2 cups
    boiling water

Garnish

  • cinnamon stick

Directions

  1. Using an electric mixer, beat the brown sugar, butter, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt in a medium bowl until blended and smooth.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a 4-cup measuring cup.
  3. Add the rum and 2 cups of boiling water.
  4. Stir until the butter mixture dissolves.
  5. Divide the buttered rum among 4 mugs.
  6. Garnish with cinnamon sticks and serve.

Style

hot

Family

toddy

Flavor

Dark rum and baking spices with a smooth, buttery finish

Time of Day

nightcap

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