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Hot Buttered Rum
Make a batch of spiced batter once, then add hot water and rum anytime you need a rich, soul-satisfying cocktail.
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- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 4 min
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 8 ounces brown sugar or Demerara sugar (Sugar in the Raw)
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp fresh-grated nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 2 tablespoons batter, to taste
- 2 ounces dark rum
- 4 ounces boiling water
- Ground nutmeg, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Cream the butter with the sugar in a stand mixer (or by hand with a wooden spoon) 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.