Spiced Winter Warmer Rum

You'll want to cozy up with a Spiced Winter Warmer Rum as the temperatures drop. This homemade cocktail starts with a rich hot buttered rum batter made with butter, spices, vanilla extract, and brown sugar. Mixed with hot water and dark rum, this luxurious and satisfying drink is the perfect way to stay warm all winter long. Skip the ice cream and indulge in this comforting, spiced treat.

Spiced Winter Warmer Rum

A luxurious homemade cocktail with a hot buttered rum batter, dark rum, and spices, perfect for keeping you warm in the winter.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 oz dark rum
  • 3/4 cup hot water (200deg - 205degF recommended)
  • Cinnamon sticks or star anise for garnish

Instructions

  1. To make the Hot Buttered Rum Batter, combine room temperature butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  2. Use an electric hand mixer to beat the ingredients together until combined, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
  3. Use the batter immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to assemble the cocktails.
  4. For one serving, add 2 tablespoons of the spice batter to a mug.
  5. Add 2 oz of dark rum and top with 3/4 cup hot water.
  6. Stir until combined and garnish with a cinnamon stick as desired.
  7. Serve immediately and repeat for additional servings.