About The Hot Buttered Rum
The Hot Buttered Rum is a hot rum cocktail that really hits the spot when there’s that cold chill in the air. Although it may seem odd to add butter to a cocktail recipe; it’s definitely a big part of the composition and profile of this cocktail. This recipe dates back to the colonial era, however it experienced a large revival in the 1930s. There are MANY variants to this recipe so do your best to experiment and find that perfect recipe!
Ingredients:
1 oz. Spiced Rum
2 oz. Hot Water
1 Stick of Butter (unsalted & room temperature)
⅔ cup of Dark Brown Sugar
½ tsp. of Ground Cinnamon
¼ cup of Honey
¼ tsp. of Ground Nutmeg
⅛ Ground Cloves
Pinch of Salt
Cinnamon Sticks (for garnish)
Cocktail Profile
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Served: Hot
Strength: Mild
Difficulty: Complex
Flavor: Spiced
Method:
Using a kitchen mixer, beat the brown sugar, butter, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a 4-cup (or larger) measuring cup. Add the rum and then 2 cups of boiling water. Stir until the butter mixture dissolves. Divide the buttered rum among 4 mugs. Garnish with the cinnamon sticks and serve.
