Hot Buttered Rum
A warming winter classic of rum and spiced butter batter.
Base spirit
Rum
Style
Hot
Glassware
Irish coffee glass
Hot Buttered Rum pairs the caramel notes of aged rum with a rich, spiced butter batter dissolved in hot water. The butter creates a savory, velvety texture that coats the mouth, while cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove amplify the barrel spices of the spirit. Unlike a toddy, which is lean and bright, this is heavy and comforting. It is a colonial American survivor that turns spirits into liquid comfort food.
Ingredients
Servings
- • 2 oz aged rum
- • 1 tbsp spiced butter batter (butter
Did you know?
“This drink predates the United States, appearing in colonial records where rum was the dominant spirit and caloric, warming drinks were a winter necessity.”
Source:Colonial American history; Imbibe
Bartender's Note
Prepare the spiced butter batter in advance for the best flavor integration; adding raw butter directly to rum can be greasy.
How to make the Hot Buttered Rum
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