Spiced Winter Warmer Rum

You won't find a cozier cocktail than this Spiced Homemade Hot Buttered Rum. Imagine a rich, velvety concoction of warm butter, brown sugar, and a blend of spices, all mixed with dark rum and hot water. It's the ultimate winter indulgence, guaranteed to keep you toasty and content throughout the chilly months.

Spiced Winter Warmer Rum

A luxurious and satisfying homemade hot buttered rum cocktail that combines a spiced butter batter with dark rum and hot water, creating the perfect winter warmer.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/8 tsp fine sea salt
  • 2 oz dark rum
  • 3/4 cup hot water
  • Cinnamon stick (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the room temperature butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt using an electric hand mixer until well blended.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons of the spice batter to a mug.
  3. Pour in 2 oz of dark rum and top with 3/4 cup of hot water.
  4. Stir until thoroughly combined.
  5. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and serve immediately.