Classic Hot Buttered Rum

Classic Hot Buttered Rum

A warming and comforting classic, perfect for cold evenings. This recipe features a rich butter mixture infused with spices, then combined with dark rum and hot water.

By RecipeBoss
Servings
4
Time Required
15 min

Ingredients

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0.5 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
0.25 tsp ground cloves
1.5 cup dark rum
4 cup boiling water
4 whole whole cloves
4 stick cinnamon sticks

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Instructions

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves. Mix until well combined and smooth. This is your butter batter.

  2. 2

    To make each drink, place 2 tablespoons of the butter batter into a heatproof mug.

  3. 3

    Add 1.5 ounces of dark rum to each mug.

  4. 4

    Top with about 1 cup of boiling water.

  5. 5

    Stir well until the butter batter is fully dissolved and the drink is well combined.

  6. 6

    Garnish each mug with a whole clove and a cinnamon stick. Serve immediately.

Perfect With

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