Classic Hot Buttered Rum

Looking for the perfect drink to warm you up on a chilly night? This hot buttered rum recipe combines dark rum, spices, and a rich butter mixture for the ultimate winter drink. Get cozy with a mug of this buttery sweetness.

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Course: Cocktails

Cuisine: American

Keyword: classic cocktail, Fall Cocktails, holiday cocktail, winter cocktails

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Servings:

Calories: 272kcal

Author: Jennifer Locklin

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Ingredients

Batter:

2 sticks salted butter softened
1 ⅓ cups packed dark brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups softened vanilla ice cream

For the Drinks:

24 ounces dark rum
24 tablespoons spiced butter batter
72 ounces boiling water
Optional: slightly sweetened whipped cream a sprinkle of nutmeg, or a cinnamon stick for garnish

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Instructions

For the Batter:

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
Using an electric mixer, beat the ingredients until smooth and creamy.
Once fully blended, add the softened vanilla ice cream and beat again until everything is well combined.
Transfer the batter to a freezer-safe container and store it in the freezer until you're ready to make your drinks.

For the Drinks:

Place 2 tablespoons of the spiced butter batter in each mug.
Pour in 2 ounces of dark rum to each mug.
Add 6 to 8 ounces of boiling water to each mug and stir until the batter is fully dissolved.
Garnish with whipped cream, a dusting of nutmeg, or a cinnamon stick, if desired.

Nutrition

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