Hot Buttered Rum Mix (Video)
This hot buttered rum mix is for a rich and creamy cocktail, made with a butter batter spiced with nutmeg and vanilla, hot water, and rum. Make the Hot Buttered Rum mix, which is so easy, and store in the fridge, ready to serve on cozy winter days by the fire. Make ahead for holiday gifts!
A Hot buttered rum is one of our favorite cozy, winter drinks. You may also know it as a “hot toddy.” It’s festive, sweet and warm, and perfect if you’re sitting by a fire. This old-fashioned Hot Buttered Rum mix is super popular, especially during the holiday season.
Hot Buttered Rum Mix
This creamy, buttered rum mixture is used in a hot mixed beverage of rum, butter, hot water or cider, a sweetener, and various spices. We specifically love it with nutmeg and cardamom. Have you tried it? Or, if you live in the Pacific Northwest, like we do–mix up a batch ahead of time and keep in the fridge for last-minute guests. Or, surprise guests (you know, the ones that just stop in) with a hot beverage.
I love this recipe because it’s super simple and ready to mix up a drink or two. All you need is the hot water and a little of your favorite rum. These drinks are very popular to serve at holiday parties.
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Why I love this recipe
- Great for “drop-in” holiday company
- Easy gift-giving, too.
- Jar the mixture and give as gifts, or serve it when drop-in guests come to your home.
- Add a dollop to a mug filled with hot water and rum, and stir.
This hot drink is festive and cozy and delicious. It’s also great to take with you with a thermos of water for cutting down the Christmas tree.
Or, a hot buttered rum is an excellent way to welcome guests when they first arrive. Right?
Gather these ingredients
- Unsalted butter, softened
- Dark brown sugar
- Ground cinnamon
- Cardamom
- Nutmeg
- Ground cloves
- Pinch salt
- Dark rum
How do you make the butter mix?
- In a stand mixer, cream together the butter, sugar, spices, and salt.
- Put into small glass jars and store in the refrigerator (or one tub).
How do you make a Hot Buttered Rum hot beverage?
- Place about 2 Tablespoons in each small mug.
- Pour 2 ounces of rum into the mug with boiling water.
- Stir and serve!
Make Hot Buttered Rum for Holiday gifts
Perfect for holiday gifts, here’s what you do:
- Pack into small glass jars.
- Label and store in the refrigerator.
- Give as a gift with a bottle of dark rum!
Freeze for later
To freeze this for later use, roll the batter into small logs on wax paper, seal by twisting the ends, and place in plastic wrap; freeze.
Remove from the freezer and slice into small pieces, and place in a mug with boiling water.
Happy Hosting!
More Cozy Drinks to try this winter
- Caramel Apple Hot Toddy Cocktail
- Hot Russian Tea
- Christmas Sangria (it’s cold, but it’s great)
- Pear Cider
Get the Recipe:
Hot Buttered Rum Mix
Ingredients
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp. cardamom
- ½ tsp. nutmeg
- ¼ tsp. ground cloves
- Pinch salt
- Dark rum
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, cream together the butter, sugar, spices, and salt.
- Pack into small glass jars and store in the refrigerator.
Make one hot beverage:
- Place about 2 Tablespoons in each small mug. Pour 2 ounces of rum into the mug with boiling water.
- Stir and serve!
Notes
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I can’t wait to try! I love to put things like this in an ice cube tray & freeze. Once frozen pop them in a freezer zippy bag & use when wanting the warm & cozy… 💗
So easy to make a stash and keep it ready in the frig for unexpected holiday guests! I recommend placing the hot water in first and stir until dissolved- then add the rum. Sailor Jerry’s spiced rum is the best. Ever. Meyers is good too. I keep a instant hot pot out so hot water is easy.
It’s finally cold in Arkansas this Christmas. I told my hubby I was going to find a recipe for h b r… And I found your recipe. This seems simple enough. I like the giving as gifts too. I will also try the coffee version too. Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year. Drink responsibly. Don’t drink and drive!
How long will the buttered rum last in the fridge?
Store in refrigerator up to 3 months! ENJOY!
I made this over the weekend, so wonderful! I like it with the hot water, but it’s super wonderful with hot coffee and a splash of cream. Lovely with Cruzan Black Strap Rum. Thank you for the recipe. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Oh my word this looks fantastic. Making it!!!!
Very good advice. And hot buttered rum has been around for a long time because it is so dang delicious!!!!!
Yum…I’ll have to try making some because my MIL loves a drink called Tom and Jerry…basically this kind of mix, minus the rum :)
A friend of mine introduced me to it five or six years ago and I immediately fell in love with it. Makes a wonderful gift to bring as a guest to a party as well.
Unfortunately I don’t like rum. We pressed apples from our orchard this year so we have been doing a lot of spiced cider. I love warm drinks all winter long.
I’ve still never made hot buttered rum before! Totally need to try this. It sounds like the most comforting drink to serve to people during the chilly holidays! :)
I have never had hot buttered rum before. Time to change that, it just sounds sooo cozy!