Hot Buttered Rum

Drinks, Rum
A warm holiday favorite

Batter

  • 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 8 ounces brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp fresh-grated nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice

For each drink

  • 2 tablespoons batter, to taste
  • 2 ounces dark rum
  • 4 ounces boiling water
  • Ground nutmeg, for garnish

Directions

  1. Cream the butter with the sugar in a stand mixer and add the spices. Keep refrigerated.
  2. Add batter to a warm mug and pour in 2 ounces of boiling water. Stir to mix, add rum and the rest of the water, stir again. Garnish with fresh nutmeg.