Hot Buttered Rum
This old-fashioned Hot Buttered Rum is rich, gently spiced, and wonderfully warming, exactly what a winter gathering calls for. It’s quick to whip up, easy on the budget, and feels far more special than the effort it takes. Perfect for a quiet night in or as the star of a holiday drink bar.
Servings: 4 mugs
Calories: 508kcal
Cost: $6–$9
Equipment
- Electric mixer (or sturdy whisk)
- medium mixing bowl
- 4-cup measuring cup or heatproof pitcher
- Ladle
- 4 mugs
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup spiced rum
- 2 cups boiling water
- 4 cinnamon sticks for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat the brown sugar, butter, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the spiced butter mixture to a large heatproof measuring cup or pitcher.
- Stir in the rum, then carefully add the boiling water, stirring until everything is fully melted and blended.
- Ladle into four mugs, garnish each with a cinnamon stick, and serve immediately while it’s hot and comforting.
Notes
Want to serve a crowd? Double the recipe and keep it warm in a slow cooker on LOW.
For a lighter version, use 1% milk in place of some of the boiling water for a creamier, less boozy sip.
Skip the alcohol and replace the rum with vanilla tea or apple cider for a family-friendly option.
This drink tastes best fresh. Make it just before guests arrive for peak cozy factor.
Nutrition
Calories: 508kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin A: 720IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1mg
