Hot Buttered Rum
This warm, spiced drink features a rich, buttery base infused with toasted spices and topped with a splash of dark rum. The process involves melting butter, toasting aromatic spices, and blending everything with hot water or cider, resulting in a velvety, cozy beverage with a fragrant, glossy surface. Perfect for chilly nights, it offers a comforting and indulgent sipping experience.
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Measuring spoons
- mugs
- Wooden spoon or stirrer
- Lemon peeler or twist
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter preferably high quality
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon toasted briefly for aroma
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg adds warmth
- 1/4 tsp ground clove for depth of flavor
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar adjust sweetness to taste
- 1/2 cup water or apple cider for blending spices and butter
- 3 oz dark rum preferably with caramel and vanilla notes
- Optional lemon twist for garnish and brightness
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients: butter, spices, sweetener, water or cider, and rum.
- Place the small saucepan over medium heat, add the butter, and let it melt gently until it starts to bubble softly, releasing a nutty aroma.
- Add the toasted spices—cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove—to the melted butter, and toast them briefly for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in water or apple cider and stir well, creating a flavorful spiced butter mixture that’s smooth and steaming.
- In your mug, combine a spoonful of the spiced butter mixture with the honey or brown sugar, stirring to dissolve the sweetener.
- Heat your water or cider until steaming hot, approximately 60°C/140°F, but avoid boiling to preserve flavor.
- Pour the hot liquid into the mug over the butter and sweetener mixture, stirring gently to emulsify everything into a glossy, velvety drink.
- Add the dark rum to the mug, stirring again to combine and warm the spirit without boiling it.
- Garnish with a twist of lemon or a cinnamon stick for a bright aroma and added visual appeal.
- Enjoy your cozy, fragrant hot buttered rum while it’s steaming and glossy, perfect for relaxing evenings or chilly nights.