Hot & Spiced Buttered Rum Delight

This hot buttered rum recipe features a delightful mix of unsalted butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and a blend of warm spices – cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice. When combined with dark or aged rum and hot water, it creates a comforting and aromatic drink, perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings.

Hot & Spiced Buttered Rum Delight

A comforting blend of butter, brown sugar, and warm spices mixed with dark rum and hot water, creating a delightful and aromatic drink.

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Ingredients

  • 1 stick (4 oz.) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp ground allspice
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 oz dark or aged rum
  • 6 oz hot water
  • Cinnamon stick, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the butter, vanilla extract, brown sugar, spices, and salt. Beat until thoroughly combined.
  2. In a heat-proof glass or mug, combine the aged rum with 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of the spiced butter mixture. Store the remaining batter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for future use.
  3. Top the mixture with hot water and stir until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
  4. Garnish with a cinnamon stick if desired.