Winter Bliss Hot Buttered Rum

This Winter Bliss Hot Buttered Rum is a classic winter warmer, perfect for cozy nights by the fire or holiday gatherings. The make-ahead buttered rum batter, infused with vanilla ice cream, brown sugar, and warming spices, is combined with hot water and light rum to create a comforting and indulgent drink. Topped with whipped cream, a sprinkle of nutmeg, and a cinnamon stick, this cocktail is the epitome of wintery bliss.

Winter Bliss Hot Buttered Rum

A classic hot buttered rum recipe that combines a make-ahead buttered rum batter with hot water and light rum, creating a wintery cozy drink.

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Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vanilla ice cream, softened
  • 1 ounce unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 ounces light rum
  • 6 ounces hot boiled water
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • Whipped cream for serving

Instructions

  1. Soften the vanilla ice cream for about 10 minutes.
  2. Using an electric hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the butter, powdered sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until fluffy.
  3. Add the softened ice cream and beat until well mixed.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a container with a lid and freeze.
  5. When ready to serve, thaw the butter mixture slightly.
  6. Place 3 tablespoons of the mix into a glass mug and add 1 1/2 ounces of rum.
  7. Fill the rest of the glass with hot boiled water.
  8. Stir well and top with whipped cream, a sprinkle of nutmeg, and a cinnamon stick.