Buttercream Hot Toddy

Hot Buttered Rum is a soul-warming winter cocktail with a rich and buttery flavor. This classic American drink features a delicious batter made with butter, sugar, ice cream, nutmeg, and cinnamon. It's the perfect cocktail to enjoy by the fireside on a cold winter evening.

Buttercream Hot Toddy

A soul-warming winter cocktail with a rich and buttery flavor, perfect for cold evenings.

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Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp real butter (room temp)
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp lightly packed brown sugar
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/8-1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch of cloves (optional)
  • 2 tbsp slightly softened vanilla ice cream
  • 1-1 1/2 tsp butter batter
  • 1-1 1/2 oz dark rum (omit for non-alcoholic version)
  • Hot water (or substitute with hot cider)
  • Optional whipped cream to top
  • Fresh nutmeg or cinnamon sprinkled on top

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, sugars, and spices until light and creamy.
  2. Add the softened ice cream and blend until smooth, with some small chunks remaining.
  3. Transfer the batter to a container with a lid and freeze it.
  4. To assemble the cocktail, place a tablespoon of the butter batter into a heat-safe mug.
  5. Pour in the dark rum and top it off with hot water or hot cider, if preferred.
  6. Optionally, top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg.