Classic Hot Buttered Rum is simple to prepare with a spiced butter and rum. Add water or switch it up with brewed coffee for a spiced coffee cocktail.
Prep Time2 minutesmins
Total Time2 minutesmins
Course: adult beverage, Cocktail, drink
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas cocktail, Hot Buttered Rum, Spiked coffee
Servings: 4
Calories: 479kcal
Author: Kellie
Cost: $5
Equipment
4 mugs
1 hand mixer
1 mixing bowl
Ingredients
8tablespoonssalted butter
1cupbrown sugar
1teaspooncinnamon
½teaspoonground cloves
½teaspoonground ginger
¼teaspoonground nutmeg
4ouncesdark rum
4cupsHot Water or freshly brewed coffee
Whipped cream
Instructions
In a small bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and nutmeg together until smooth. Chill for 20-30 minutes or until firm.
While waiting, boil the water or brew the coffee. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the spiced butter into a coffee mug. Pour 1 ounce rum over the butter and top with 1 cup of hot ware or coffee. Stir to combine.
Repeat with the remaining butter, rum and coffee.
Serve immediately with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg.
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Notes
Spiced Butter can be made up to 10 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.