Hot Buttered Rum Batter
Cozy up with this luxurious homemade Hot Buttered Rum Batter—a festive blend of creamy unsalted butter, rich brown sugar, and warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Enhanced with the sweet touch of vanilla ice cream, this make-ahead batter is the secret to transforming dark rum and hot water into a velvety, indulgent holiday cocktail in minutes. Perfectly scoopable straight from the freezer, it’s a time-saving essential for entertaining or enjoying a quiet night by the fire. Whether you’re serving it in a rustic mug with a cinnamon stick garnish or simply savoring its irresistible aroma, this recipe delivers all the comfort and cheer you crave in every sip.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 pint Ice cream (vanilla or French vanilla)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and powdered sugar. Use a hand mixer or a wooden spoon to beat the mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy.
Add the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt to the bowl. Mix well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
Scoop the vanilla ice cream into the bowl with the butter and sugar mixture. Stir well until all the ingredients are fully incorporated and the batter is smooth.
Transfer the batter to an airtight container and store it in the freezer until ready to use. The batter will firm up but remain scoopable in the freezer.
To make a cup of Hot Buttered Rum, add 2 tablespoons of the batter to a mug, pour in 1.5 ounces of dark rum, and then top with 6–8 ounces of hot water. Stir well until the batter melts completely and the drink is smooth.
Garnish with a cinnamon stick or a sprinkle of nutmeg if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2852 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 149.0 g | 191% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.3 g | 442% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 456 mg | 152% | |
| Sodium | 1031 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 384.4 g | 140% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 358.1 g | ||
| Protein | 17.7 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.2 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 811 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1204 mg | 26% | |
*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.
