Hot Buttered Rum Base
Cozy up to the ultimate winter warmer with this easy-to-make Hot Buttered Rum Base! This rich and indulgent recipe combines the creamy decadence of unsalted butter with the deep molasses sweetness of dark brown sugar and powdered sugar, all beautifully spiced with ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. A hint of vanilla and a pinch of salt bring balance to this flavorful base, which can be prepped in just 10 minutes and stored in the fridge for up to two weeks—or frozen for even longer! Simply mix it with dark rum and hot water to create a soul-soothing drink perfect for chilly evenings, festive gatherings, or cozy nights by the fire. With its velvety texture and warming spices, this versatile Hot Buttered Rum Base is a must-have for your holiday season drink repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine unsalted butter, dark brown sugar, and powdered sugar. Using an electric mixer or a wooden spoon, cream the ingredients together until smooth and fluffy.
Add in the ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly until all the spices are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
Transfer the hot buttered rum base to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.
To make a hot buttered rum drink, add 2 tablespoons of the base to a mug, pour in 1.5 ounces of dark rum, and fill the mug with 6–8 ounces of hot water. Stir until the base dissolves completely.
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade hot buttered rum!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2218 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.0 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.1 g | 280% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 679 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 356.8 g | 130% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 348.1 g | ||
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 259 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 380 mg | 8% | |
*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.
