RCI-BV.008.0036.001
Hot Buttered Rum
Hot buttered rum is a warm treat to drink by a fire.
Prep25 min
Cook20 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- peel of a lemon or orange1 unit
- 1 whole
- one tablespoon of brown sugar1 unit
- a cinnamon stick1 unit
- a shot of dark jamaican rum1 unit
- half as much creme de cacao1 unit
- pat of unsalted butter1 unit
- 1 unit
Method
1
In a mug or heatproof glass, combine 1 tablespoon of softened butter, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, a pinch of ground nutmeg, and 2-3 whole cloves. Stir together to form a rough paste.
2 minutes
2
Heat water or apple cider in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to steam and simmer, but do not bring to a full boil.
5 minutes
3
Pour 1.5 to 2 ounces of dark or spiced rum into the mug over the butter and spice mixture.
4
Carefully ladle or pour approximately 6 ounces of the hot water or cider into the mug, filling it nearly to the top.
1 minutes
5
Stir the mixture vigorously until the butter is fully melted and all ingredients are well combined into a smooth, uniform liquid.
1 minutes
6
Remove the whole cloves from the drink using a spoon. Grate a fresh pinch of nutmeg over the top of the drink as a garnish.
1 minutes
7
Serve immediately while hot, optionally garnished with a cinnamon stick for stirring and added flavor.