In the colder months, there’s nothing like a hot beverage to warm you up from the outdoor chill and if I had my druthers, hot rum drinks would be at the top of my list. Hot buttered rum batter is the starting point for these lip-smacking winter rum drinks (and one mocktail). Which one is your favorite?
Rarely is it chilly enough in South Florida to warrant a hot drink (morning coffee is the exception), however, on those occasions when the mercury dips, we Floridians use it as an excuse to indulge in those things the rest of you probably enjoy all year. So, what’s so special about hot buttered rum? Aside from rum and butter? It’s the batter.
Table of Contents
- 1 Spice Blend For Hot Buttered Rum Batter
- 2
- 3 Hot Buttered Rum Mix
- 4 Winter Rum Drinks – Traditional Hot Buttered Rum
- 5 Coffee Hot Buttered Rum Mix
- 6 For Hot Buttered Rum with Apple Cider
- 7 For Hot Buttered Rum Mocktail
- 8 Hot Buttered Rum - 4 Ways
- 9 Pin “1 Hot Buttered Rum Mix – 4 Hot Rum Drinks” For Later!
- 10
Spice Blend For Hot Buttered Rum Batter
The batter is really what makes these winter rum drinks special. To me, it tastes like the start of your favorite spice cookie recipe with
- Nutmeg
- Allspice
- Cinnamon
- Cloves
- Ginger
in a blend of nose-tickling aromas. In fact, this is a blend that would be right at home in a sugar cookie recipe or a fall harvest cake. So let’s get to the mix…
Hot Buttered Rum Mix
In a bowl combine:
- softened butter
- brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon of the spice blend
- kosher salt
Use a hand mixer (or a fork and a little muscle) to cream the ingredients together into a sweet, beater-licking, blend.
Just a small scoop of this sweet and spicy amalgam is the foundation for these hot rum drinks. If some happens to accidentally fall onto the end of your finger (ahem)… it’s ok to taste.
Winter Rum Drinks – Traditional Hot Buttered Rum
Let’s start with the classic. Hot, soothing, spiced — with a grown-up kick of dark rum. I like Mount Gay for this – a good mixing rum and not too expensive.
In a mug, combine:
- 2 tablespoons hot buttered rum batter
- 2 ounces dark rum
- 8 ounces hot water
Coffee Hot Buttered Rum Mix
As a coffee-nut, this just seemed like an obvious blend. Hot coffee, kahlua, rum and the batter. Float a few coffee beans on top for flair, or if you take your coffee “light”, top yours with a squirt of whipped cream.
In a mug, combine:
- 2 tablespoons batter
- 1 ounce Kahlua
- 1 ounce dark rum
- 8 ounces hot coffee
Honestly, I think this one was my favorite, but I had to press on because that’s the job of a food blogger. (I know, it’s tough.) If you’re a coffee lover, this Coffee Spiced Hot Buttered Rum is for you!
For Hot Buttered Rum with Apple Cider
Hot buttered rum mix with apple cider is flavor on flavor and the rum softens the sweetness of this variation.
In a mug combine:
- 2 tablespoons batter
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 ounces dark rum
- 8 ounces hot apple cider
- cinnamon stick for garnish (optional)
For Hot Buttered Rum Mocktail
This is a great mocktail version for kids and adults alike. It’s sweet and spiced and very festive!
In a mug combine:
- 2 tablespoons hot buttered rum batter
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla
- 10 ounces hot apple cider
- cinnamon stick for garnish
More Hot Drink Recipes:
Hot Buttered Rum - 4 Ways
INGREDIENTS:
FOR THE SPICE MIX:
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
FOR THE SPICED BUTTER BLEND: (makes enough for 4 drinks)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- ½ cup brown sugar firmly packed
- 1 teaspoon spice mix recipe above
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
FOR HOT BUTTERED RUM:
- 2 tablespoons spiced butter blend
- 2 ounces dark rum (I used Mount Gay)
- 8 ounces boiling water
COFFEE SPICED BUTTERED RUM
- 2 tablespoons spiced butter blend
- 1 ounce Kahlua or other coffee liquor
- 1 ounce dark rum
- coffee beans for garnish (optional)
- 8 ounces coffee very hot (microwave for 1-2 minutes)
VIRGIN BUTTER SPICED CIDER
- 2 tablespoons spiced butter blend
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla
- 10 ounces apple cider very hot (microwave for one to two minutes)
- cinnamon sticks for garnish (optional)
FOR SPIKED BUTTER SPICED CIDER
- 2 tablespoons spiced butter blend
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla
- 8 ounces apple cider very hot (microwave for 1-2 minutes)
- 2 ounces dark rum
- cinnamon stick for garnish, optional
DIRECTIONS:
FOR SPICE MIX:
- In a small bowl combine the nutmeg, allspice, cloves, ginger and cinnamon. Mix well to combine. Store in a airtight container for up to 3 months.
MAKE THE BUTTER BLEND:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar, spice mix and salt. Beat together until light and fluffy with a hand mixer. Use to make individual drinks. (Can be made ahead and kept refrigerated for up to a week.)
FOR EACH HOT BUTTERED RUM:
- Add 2 tablespoons of butter blend to a cup. Add the rum and boiling water and stir until the butter mixture is dissolved. Enjoy.
FOR EACH COFFEE-SPICED BUTTERED RUM:
- Add two tablespoons of spiced butter blend to a cup. Add the kahlua, rum and coffee. Stir until the butter mixture is dissolved. Garnish with a few coffee beans and enjoy.
FOR EACH VIRGIN BUTTER SPICED CIDER:
- Add two tablespoons of butter blend to a cup. Add the vanilla and hot cider. Stir until the butter mixture is dissolved. Garnish with a cinnamon stick if desired. Enjoy.
FOR SPIKED BUTTER SPICED CIDER:
- Add two tablespoons of butter blend to a cup. Add the vanilla, apple cider and rum. Stir until the butter mixture is dissolved. Garnish with a cinnamon stick if desired. Enjoy.
NUTRITION:
Pin “1 Hot Buttered Rum Mix – 4 Hot Rum Drinks” For Later!
I could eat that buttered rum batter with a spoon – heavenly! Thanks for all the variations, it’s hard to choose which is my favorite.
I admit, I may have licked some batter off a spoon!
I think the coffee spiced buttered rum would be my favourite too! But I’d have to try them all to be sure!! haha!
That’s the conundrum I found myself in!
How delicious!!! Will be making this soon 🙂
That coffee version is calling my name, YUM! Pinned!
Mmmm I have never tried this before. It looks creative and tasty for me. This is a really great idea and I definitely want to try every one of the variations.