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Old-Fashioned Hot Buttered Rum

Old-Fashioned Hot Buttered Rum is a decadent winter classic made with dark rum, a spiced butter mixture, and hot water. Often served around the holidays or après-ski, this drink delivers layers of molasses-like sweetness, warm spice, and creamy richness. The base “batter” is made from brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of vanilla, making it a dessert-like indulgence that soothes and delights. Top with a cinnamon stick and serve piping hot.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: beverage, Hot cocktail
Cuisine: American, colonial inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 quarts hot water
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 cups rum
  • 1 cup sweetened whipped cream
  • ground nutmeg to taste

Equipment

  • Mug or heatproof glass
  • Small saucepan
  • Spoon (for stirring)
  • Measuring spoons/cups
  • Optional: electric frother or blender for whipped butter mix

Method
 

  1. Combine hot water, brown sugar, butter, and salt in a 5-quart slow cooker; add cloves and cinnamon sticks.
  2. Cover slow cooker. Cook on Low for 5 hours. Stir in rum.
  3. Ladle buttered rum into mugs. Top with whipped cream; sprinkle with nutmeg.

Notes

Cozy, rich, and deeply comforting, this warm cocktail wraps you up like a fireside blanket with a sweet-spiced kick.

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