Hot Buttered Bourbon with Nutmeg Butter
Warm up your winter nights with this decadent Hot Buttered Bourbon with Nutmeg Butter, a cozy cocktail that blends comforting spices and smooth bourbon into a luxurious drink. This recipe revolves around a rich and aromatic nutmeg butter made with creamy unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and a medley of warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Once combined with bourbon, boiling water, and a hint of vanilla extract, the result is a velvety concoction that's both indulgent and easy to whip up in just 15 minutes. Perfect for holiday gatherings or quiet evenings by the fire, this drink can be elevated with a dollop of whipped cream and a dusting of freshly grated nutmeg for an elegant, festive touch. Whether you're a bourbon enthusiast or simply craving a winter warmer, this cocktail offers the perfect balance of sweetness, spice, and warmth.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 6 ounces bourbon
- 1.5 cups boiling water
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- as needed whipped cream (optional)
- as needed freshly grated nutmeg (for garnish)
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, combine the unsalted butter, light brown sugar, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves. Stir or mash with a fork until the mixture is smooth and well blended. This is your nutmeg butter.
Divide the nutmeg butter evenly into two mugs, approximately 2 tablespoons per mug.
Add 3 ounces of bourbon to each mug.
Pour 3/4 cup of boiling water into each mug over the butter and bourbon mixture.
Add 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract to each mug and stir gently until the butter fully melts and the mixture is combined.
Optionally, top each mug with a dollop of whipped cream for added richness.
Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg and serve immediately while warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
945 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.0 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.0 g | 155% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 140 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 21 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.8 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 56 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 79 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
