Cozy Spiced Butter Rum

This Cozy Spiced Butter Rum is a delightful, classic hot buttered rum recipe that will warm you from the inside out, making it the perfect companion for chilly winter nights. With a delightful blend of butter, brown sugar, and aromatic spices, this cocktail offers a cozy and comforting experience with every sip.

Cozy Spiced Butter Rum

A classic and delightful hot buttered rum, perfect for chilly evenings.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of ground cloves (about 1/8 teaspoon)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 shot of dark rum (or spiced rum)
  • 8 oz boiling water
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • Topping: whipped cream, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, and star anise

Instructions

  1. Place butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and rum in a large mug.
  2. Pour boiling water into the mug and stir thoroughly.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness with extra butter or brown sugar, as desired.
  4. Add a cinnamon stick and top with whipped cream.
  5. Sprinkle with nutmeg and/or cinnamon, if desired, and garnish with a star anise.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy!