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Hot buttered rum is a cozy, spiced drink made with rum, butter, and warm spices—perfect for chilly nights!
Ready for a cozy hug in a mug? Say no more, you’ve found the one-person hot buttered rum guide that’ll turn any dreary day into a warm embrace of spiced heaven. Stick around, we’ve got everything you need, right down to the cheeky little nutmeg on top!
Hot Buttered Rum
Imagine sitting by a roaring fire on a cold night, and in your hand, a steaming mug of Hot Buttered Rum. This concoction will make winter your favorite season. The creamy, buttery goodness combined with the warmth of dark rum is like a hug in a mug. It’s the perfect drink for cozying up with a good book or sharing laughter with friends over stories.
- Cooking method: Stirring and heating
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cuisine type: American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- 1 pinch ground cloves
- 2 ounces dark rum
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- 1 cinnamon stick, for garnish
- Whipped cream, for garnish (optional)
Cooking Instructions
- In a small mug, combine 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch each of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Pour 2 ounces of dark rum into the mug.
- Top off with 3/4 cup boiling water. Stir until butter is melted and ingredients are well mixed.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a dollop of whipped cream if you’re feeling fancy.
Suggestions
If dark rum isn’t your style, try spiced rum for an extra kick. Swap out brown sugar with honey for a different sweetness profile. Feeling adventurous? Add a splash of maple syrup. Garnish not your jam? Let your drink go au naturel. You could even rim the mug with cinnamon sugar for an extra zing. Experiment, enjoy, but never under-butter!
