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Classic Hot Buttered Rum

Hot buttered rum
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Here’s how to make hot buttered rum! This cozy spiked drink is great for chilly fall evenings or as a cocktail for holiday season.

Ingredients

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For the spiced butter (4 drinks; multiply as desired)

  • 6 tablespoons salted butter
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice

For each drink

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons spiced butter
  • 2 ounces rum
  • 6 ounces boiling water*

Instructions

  1. Make the spiced butter: Roll the butter with a rolling pin until it is flattened. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. Use a spatula the butter together with the sugar and spices until everything is incorporated. Use immediately or refrigerate until making the drinks. 
  2. To make the drinks: Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of the spiced butter to each glass. Add rum and boiling water and stir until combined. If you like a sweeter drink, top with whipped cream.

Notes

*Some recipes use apple cider for a sweeter spin. We prefer drinks that are lightly sweet and boiling water is most traditional.