Hot Buttered Rum
Hot Buttered Rum is a warm, cozy cocktail blending rich butter and aromatic spices with dark rum, perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Drink
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz dark rum
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- Pinch of ground cloves
- Hot water
- Whipped cream (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a preheated mug, combine the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Stir until well mixed into a smooth paste.
- Add the dark rum to the mug.
- Pour hot water over the mixture, about 4 to 6 ounces, and stir thoroughly until the butter has melted and the sugar is dissolved.
- Top with whipped cream if desired, and sprinkle a little extra cinnamon or nutmeg as garnish.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the warm, spiced flavors.
Notes
For an extra indulgent flavor, use spiced rum instead of dark rum or add a splash of vanilla extract to the butter mixture before stirring.