Amazing 5-Minute Hot Buttered Rum Recipe
Warm up on a chilly night with this classic Hot Buttered Rum. It is a decadent mix of spices, butter, and dark rum, offering a comforting, toasty experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Stir
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of ground cloves
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1.5 ounces dark rum
- Hot water or boiling water for topping
- Garnish: extra cinnamon or a cinnamon stick
Instructions
- In a mug, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix well until you form a smooth batter.
- Stir in the 1/4 cup of hot water until the batter is dissolved and smooth.
- Add the dark rum to the mug.
- Top the mixture with hot or boiling water, filling the mug. Stir gently to combine everything.
- Garnish with extra cinnamon or a cinnamon stick before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare the butter-sugar mixture ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Use a good quality dark rum for the best flavor.
- Adjust the spices to your personal taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: Approx. 250-300
- Sugar: High
- Sodium: Low
- Fat: Moderate
- Saturated Fat: Moderate
- Unsaturated Fat: Low
- Trans Fat: Negligible
- Carbohydrates: Moderate
- Fiber: Negligible
- Protein: Negligible
- Cholesterol: Low