Hot Buttered Rum
A warming winter cocktail with spiced butter and rum.
Learn how to make the perfect Hot Buttered Rum cocktail recipe at home. This warming hot cocktail features rum as the base spirit and is served in a mug. A great drink anytime, this drink warms you through the cold winter months. Get the complete ingredient list, step-by-step mixing instructions, and expert tips.
Hot Buttered Rum Ingredients
- 🥃dark rum(2 oz)
- 🧈butter(1 tbsp)
- 🍯brown sugar(1 tsp)
- 🥤hot water(4 oz)
- 🍂Cinnamon stick
- 🍂Nutmeg
Mixing Instructions for Hot Buttered Rum
- 1.Mix butter and brown sugar in mug
- 2.Add rum and hot water
- 3.Stir until butter melts
- 4.Garnish with cinnamon stick and grated nutmeg
Why These Ingredients For The Perfect Hot Buttered Rum?
Dark rum
A sugar-based spirit offering tropical sweetness. White rum is lighter, while dark rum adds more molasses flavor.
Butter
Adds unique flavor and character to the cocktail, contributing to the overall taste profile and drinking experience.
Brown sugar
Adds unique flavor and character to the cocktail, contributing to the overall taste profile and drinking experience.
Hot water
Adds unique flavor and character to the cocktail, contributing to the overall taste profile and drinking experience.
Cinnamon stick
Warm spice that infuses the drink with cozy, sweet aromatics. Perfect for hot cocktails.
Nutmeg
Adds unique flavor and character to the cocktail, contributing to the overall taste profile and drinking experience.
Alternative Ingredients
- •Try spiced rum for extra flavor
- •Use maple syrup instead of sugar
- •Add a splash of cream for richness
A Hot Buttered Rum is best served with
🍽️ Holiday desserts, winter comfort foods, or fireside relaxation. Pure liquid warmth.
"Butter makes everything better, even rum! 🧈🔥"
