Our old-fashioned Hot Buttered Rum is a warm, comforting cocktail to enjoy this holiday season or on chilly winter nights! A classic winter cocktail that is so easy to make and packed with classic, warm flavors!
The Best Hot Buttered Rum
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This cozy hot buttered rum cocktail has great flavor that reminds us of a Werthers Original. Warm, soothing and just the right amount of alcohol to warm you up from the inside. It is the perfect hot drink for your holiday parties or an after-dinner treat next to the fire. This easy hot buttered rum can also be enjoyed as a mocktail, if you omit the rum. A warm cocktail that is also great for nursing a sore throat during those cold winter months. Cheers to warming up on the couch with mug of this perfect holiday cocktail!
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If you love a cozy beverage as much as we do, you definitely need to try our Dairy Free Egg Nog or Crock Pot Hot Chocolate!
What You Will Need
- unsalted butter – a pat of butter is an essential ingredient for this hot cocktail that brings a nice, buttery flavor and rich creaminess.
- dark brown sugar – a little bit for some added sweetness!
- cinnamon, ground cloves, & nutmeg – the best warm flavors that bring holiday spice to this cozy cocktail.
- vanilla extract – a splash for some added flavor.
- rum – omit to make a non-alcoholic version or use your favorite dark rum or spiced rum (like Captain Morgan).
- water – bring it to a boil to melt the butter and mix everything together.
- garnish: cinnamon stick, whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, sprinkling of cinnamon, etc.
How To Make Hot Buttered Rum
The first steps to making this easy recipe are to gather all of the ingredients.
Place the butter, rum, vanilla, and warm spices, in your favorite mug. Once all the hot buttered rum ingredients are in the mug, pour the hot water on top of them to make this hot drink on a cold evening.
Mix everything together and let the butter melt.
Add a big dollop of whipped cream and garnish any way you want!
Recipe FAQ
We suggest picking up your favorite good quality rum from the liquor store. Preferably a dark rum or spiced rum, but a light rum would work in a pinch for this rum drink.
Absolutely, if you want to make a large batch of this fun drink it can definitely be warmed in a crockpot. Just increase the ingredients to the amount you would like to serve, add the hot water, and keep the slow cooker hot buttered rum on the warm setting. Enjoy at your next holiday party on a cold winter night!
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Hot Buttered Rum
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 drink 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
Description
A classic, delicious, and cozy hot buttered rum recipe that warms you on those chilly winter nights! And so easy to make!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch of ground cloves (about 1/8 teaspoon)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 shot of dark rum (or spiced rum)
- 8 oz boiling water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- topping: whipped cream, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon + star anise
Instructions
- In a large mug, add 1 tablespoon butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and rum.
- Pour boiling water on top and stir thoroughly. Taste and add additional butter or brown sugar, as desired.
- Add cinnamon stick and cover with whipped cream
- Sprinkle with nutmeg and/or cinnamon, if desired and garnish with a star anise.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Taste and Adjust: everyone’s tastes are different so start with this base recipe and then add additional butter or brown sugar, as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 213
- Sugar: 8.9 g
- Sodium: 14.6 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 10.7 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 30.5 mg
Originally published December 12, 2016 – recipe has been retested and photos updated.
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