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Hot Buttered Rum
How to make a Hot Buttered Rum - the creamy winter drink of rum, butter, sugar and spices. Warming, spiced and wonderfully full-bodied.
12 minPrep time
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1Serving(s)
Hot Buttered Rum is an American winter classic that develops a surprisingly creamy mouthfeel from butter, sugar and warm spices. The melted spiced butter makes it full-bodied and wonderfully warming when it is freezing outside.
Instructions
- Cream the butter, brown sugar and spices together in the prewarmed mug.
- Add the rum and stir briefly.
- Pour in the hot water.
- Stir well until the butter mixture has dissolved.
- Add a cinnamon stick and serve hot.
Garnish: Cinnamon stick
Pro tip: The butter should be at room temperature so it blends well with the sugar and spices. A larger batch of the spiced butter can be prepared ahead and frozen.
Frequently asked questions
Can you taste the butter in a Hot Buttered Rum?
The butter gives the drink a velvety, rounded texture but does not dominate. It merges with the spices into a creamy whole.
Which rum works best?
A robust dark rum pairs perfectly with butter and spices. An aged rum also works wonderfully.
Can I use milk instead of water?
Yes, with hot milk the drink becomes even creamier and richer.
Ingredients
- Dark rum6 cl
- Soft butter1 tbsp
- Brown sugar1 tsp
- Cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice1 pinch
- Hot waterapprox. 12 cl
