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    By Amy · Published: Dec 23, 2018 · Updated: May 4, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy 20 Comments

    Hot Buttered Rum

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    This Hot Buttered Rum is a comforting hot cocktail prepared with simple everyday ingredients.

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    Two glass mugs of buttered rum garnished with star anise.

    Who doesn’t love the taste of smooth, comforting and creamy buttered rum?!  This is an easy cocktail recipe I’ve been making for years during the holidays and cold winter months.

    Front view of two glass mugs of buttered rum on a dark background.

    I first published this recipe in January 2014 and I’m bringing it back with new photographs, because it’s JUST THAT GOOD.

    A lot of recipes I’ve seen for hot buttered rum call for ice cream or hot water.  I use whole milk because I don’t normally keep ice cream in my freezer during cold winter months (and milk still gives it a creamy delicious flavor!).

    A glass mug of buttered rum beside a cream cloth napkin.

    My original photograph January 2014

    Your Simple Ingredients

    • Butter
    • Brown sugar
    • Powdered sugar
    • Dark rum
    • Cinnamon
    • Nutmeg
    • Whole milk
    • Optional garnishes:  cinnamon stick and star anise

    You can make it even spicier by using spiced rum if you desire, and/or even creamier by topping with whipped cream.

    Overhead view of two glass mugs of buttered rum garnished with star anise.

    Cheers to the holidays and please drink responsibly.  Enjoy!

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    Two glass mugs of buttered rum garnished with star anise.

    Hot Buttered Rum


    ★★★★★

    5 from 4 reviews

    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 1 cocktail
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    Ingredients

    • 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, melted
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 2 teaspoons powdered sugar
    • 1 shot (1.5 ounces) dark rum
    • Pinch of ground cinnamon
    • Pinch of ground nutmeg
    • 1 cup whole milk, heated

    Instructions

    1. In a coffee mug, stir butter, brown sugar and powdered sugar until combined.
    2. Add hot milk, rum, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir well to combine.  Garnish with cinnamon stick and/or star anise.

    Notes

    Adapted from AllRecipes.com

    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Category: Cocktails
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: hot buttered rum

    Originally published January 23, 2014 and updated December 23, 2018.

    Two glass mugs of hot buttered rum cocktail on a dark surface with overlay text.

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    1. Isabel says

      December 13, 2020 at 7:01 pm

      OMG! I added vanilla instead of powered sugar and it was sooooo good I could drink this all winter!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    2. Jessica says

      October 23, 2020 at 2:29 pm

      I just made this. Very yummy! I think the milk definitely adds something.

      Reply
    3. Marcia says

      September 29, 2020 at 1:58 pm

      Could you warm milk and spices in crockpot and add rum to each cup as needed throughout the evening?

      Reply
      • Amy says

        September 30, 2020 at 8:01 am

        Hi Marcia, I haven’t tried doing that so I can’t say with 100% certainty, although I wouldn’t hesitate to try it. Let us know how it turns out if you do!

        Reply
    4. LISA says

      January 08, 2020 at 10:31 pm

      I just made this tonight.

      Very reminiscent of eggnog, just as a hot beverage.
      It was a delightful way to end a snowy Canadian day!

      I definitely would make this again!!

      Reply
    5. frannie says

      December 22, 2019 at 9:24 pm

      If someone cannot have milk but can have butter – could you substitute soy milk or coconut milk? Which would be better?

      Reply
      • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

        December 23, 2019 at 9:23 am

        Hi Frannie, I have not tested this recipe using soy milk or coconut milk so I can’t say with 100% certainty. Sorry I can’t be of more help. Let us know how it turns out if you try it! 🙂

        Reply
        • Darlene says

          January 03, 2020 at 5:47 pm

          I used lactose whole milk

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      • Billie Reopelle says

        December 23, 2019 at 5:28 pm

        Neither, dairygold lactose free milk! The soy/coconut will mess the taste up

        Reply
    6. Tracey Benson says

      November 28, 2019 at 7:49 pm

      I used Captain Morgan’s Jack-O-Blast (pumpkin spiced rum). This is a great recipe!

      Reply
    7. Robin says

      November 24, 2019 at 9:00 pm

      Hubby & I just tried. Sampling for what to make for holidays & this was very good. Making 2nd cup now . Thank you for sharing this recipe! & Happy Holidays!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    8. Ann says

      October 22, 2019 at 12:57 pm

      I was serfing the Internet in search of some interesting hot drinks for the party this weekend and suddenly saw this wonderful recipe. You are absolutely right, who doesn’t love the taste of smooth creamy buttered rum?! I am 100% sure everybody will enjoy this hot drink as the days become colder and colder. Thank you, this is a real find!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    9. nicole (thespicetrain.com) says

      December 26, 2018 at 6:36 pm

      Heavenly!

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    10. CATHERINE LEE says

      December 23, 2018 at 2:10 pm

      I’ve been looking for a recipe for this a long time Thank you.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    11. Cathy Bellue says

      October 26, 2018 at 8:38 pm

      I’m in New Bern NC, not too far from you and I was looking for a hot beverage. I can across you recipe and it looks delicious. I can’t wait to try it tomorrow night. Thanks.

      Reply
      • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

        October 27, 2018 at 8:41 am

        Hi Cathy, thank you and I hope you enjoy it… it’s a small world! 🙂

        Reply
    12. Marcia says

      March 17, 2014 at 2:41 pm

      You KNOW I’m dying to try this… hopefully tonight! It’s a chilly day today here in Nashville! =)

      Reply
      • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

        March 17, 2014 at 3:15 pm

        I hope you enjoy it, Marcia! I could use one here in NC too tonight! 🙂

        Reply
    13. Ala says

      January 24, 2014 at 8:08 pm

      It’s 80 degrees here right now (not to flaunt that fact or anything) and I am *still* craving this recipe–it sounds like a delightful warm-me-up in spite of the weather. Kind of like a butterbeer nostalgia! I can’t wait to try it.

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      • The Blond Cook says

        January 24, 2014 at 8:48 pm

        Ala I am so jealous of your warm weather! Thank you! 🙂 I too could probably have one (or three) of these ANY time of the year!

        Reply

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