Hot Buttered Rum
Cozy up with a mug of Hot Buttered Rum, the ultimate winter warmer that's as indulgent as it is aromatic. This classic recipe combines creamy unsalted butter, rich brown sugar, and a medley of warm spices—cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves—blended into a luscious paste that melts seamlessly with dark rum and hot water. The result is a velvety-smooth drink with hints of vanilla and a deep, spiced sweetness that's perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings. Ready in just 10 minutes, this indulgent treat can be topped with whipped cream and a cinnamon stick for an elegant finishing touch. Treat yourself to the perfect combination of buttery richness and warm spiced flavor in every sip.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 ounces Dark rum
- 3 cups Hot water
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Cinnamon stick (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and vanilla extract. Mix until a smooth paste forms. Set aside.
In a small saucepan, heat the water over medium heat until it is hot but not boiling. Remove from heat.
Divide the butter mixture evenly between two mugs.
Pour 1 ounce of dark rum into each mug, then top with 1.5 cups of hot water in each mug.
Stir well until the butter mixture is completely dissolved.
Optional: Top with whipped cream and garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
476 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.9 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.9 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 78 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 53 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.3 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 158 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 73 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.
