Hot Buttered Rum Cocktail
Hot Buttered Rum Cocktail is a warm, rich winter drink made with smooth rum, buttery sweetness, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. This cozy, spiced cocktail is perfect for chilly evenings, Christmas parties, and holiday gatherings.
Equipment
- 1 heatproof mug (10–12 ounces)
- Small kettle or saucepan
- Measuring jigger or measuring cup
- Measuring spoons
- Small spoon or cocktail spoon
- Small whisk or milk frother (optional)
- Microplane or fine grater for fresh nutmeg
Ingredients
- 2 ounces gold rum
- 1 tablespoon hot buttered rum batter
- 1.5 ounces dark rum
- 2 ounces hot water
- 1 splash pure vanilla extract
- 1 dash ground cinnamon
- 1 dash ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- Freshly grated nutmeg for garnish
- 1 cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions
Warm your mug
- Fill your mug with hot water for a minute. Empty it before making the cocktail. This helps keep the finished drink warm for longer.
Add the buttered rum batter
- Place 1 tablespoon of hot buttered rum batter into the warm mug.
Pour in the rum
- Add the gold rum and dark rum. Give everything a gentle stir.
Add the spices
- Add the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and a small pinch of salt.
Pour in hot water
- Add 2–3 ounces of hot water. Start with 2 ounces, then add more if you prefer a lighter drink.
Mix until smooth
- Stir well until the buttered rum batter melts completely and combines with the rum and water. You can use a small whisk or milk frother if you want a smoother finish.
Garnish and serve
- Finish with freshly grated nutmeg and a cinnamon stick. Serve immediately while the cocktail is warm.
Notes
- This recipe uses both gold and dark rum for a richer flavor.
- The listed 3.5 ounces of rum makes a strong cocktail. Reduce the total rum to 1.5–2 ounces for a milder serving.
- Start with 2 ounces of hot water and add more if needed.
- Use softened, buttered rum batter so it melts smoothly.
- A small pinch of salt helps balance the sweetness.
- Freshly grated nutmeg makes a lovely garnish.
- Stir thoroughly before drinking because the butter can separate.
- Serve immediately while warm.
- For the best flavor, use a heatproof mug and good-quality rum.