Hot Buttered Rum (Traditional)

Cocktail Recipe
Hot Buttered Rum (Traditional)
Glass: Mug Difficulty: Easy Prep: 5 min Garnish: Cinnamon stick Views: 1

Description

A warm, comforting cocktail made with rich butter and spices, perfect for chilly evenings.

History

Hot Buttered Rum has its origins in colonial America, where rum was a popular spirit. It was a way to enjoy the warmth and richness of butter combined with the sweetness of sugar and the spiciness of seasonal spices.

Instructions

Step 1.
- In a mug, combine 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, and a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg.
Step 2.
- Add 2 ounces of dark rum to the mug.
Step 3.
- Fill the mug with hot water, leaving some space at the top.
Step 4.
- Stir until the butter and sugar are completely melted and combined.
Step 5.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick and serve warm.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter — softened
1 tablespoon Brown sugar
1 pinch Cinnamon (optional)
1 pinch Nutmeg (optional)
2 ounces Dark rum
6 ounces Hot water
1 Cinnamon stick (garnish)

Quick Info

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Created: 2026-01-07 00:13:06
Updated: 2026-01-14 16:44:54

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