Hot Buttered Rum

A warming winter cocktail made with dark rum, butter, and aromatic spices. This classic drink combines rich brown sugar and warm spices with smooth dark rum for the perfect cold weather treat.

4 servings
15 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • teaspoon salt
  • cup dark rum

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Bring water, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt to a boil in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart saucepan over moderately high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, whisking occasionally, 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in rum. Serve hot.

    15 min