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Hot Buttered Rum

Hot Buttered Rum is the classic holiday party cocktails. Made with a delicious cinnamon and spice butter, spiced rum and apple cider. Top it all off with a generous dollop of whipped cream for a decadent cocktail that will warm you up!

Hot Buttered Rum topped with whipped cream

Hot Buttered Rum

If you are looking for ideas for your holiday parties and celebrations, this warm winter cocktail is a great addition. The sweet cinnamon butter is easy to make ahead and this drink comes together rather easily. 

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Hot Buttered Rum Collage

There is something wonderfully cozy about a mug of hot buttered rum on a cold winter night. It’s one of my favorites. If you haven’t tried it yet, add it to your list this holiday season.

Ingredients for Hot buttered rum cocktail

How to Make Hot Buttered Rum:

Cinnamon honey butter ingredients in a bowl

  • Mix softened butter with honey, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger together until well combined. 

cinnamon honey butter in a glass jar

  • You can make this cinnamon honey butter up to 3 days in advance of your party. Keep in an airtight container until the day of the party. Bring to room temperature about 2 hours before serving. 

hot apple cider

  • Bring apple cider, or water to a boil. 

black rum and cinnamon honey butter mixture for cocktails

  • Place cinnamon honey butter in a 4 cup measure and add black spiced rum and boiling cider. 

4 cup measure with buttered rum

  • Whisk together until well combined. 

Hot Buttered Rum with whipped cream and cinnamon

  • Pour into 4 mugs and top with sweetened whipped cream. 
  • Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a dash of ground cinnamon if desired. 

Recipe Variations:

We made our hot buttered rum with apple cider and black spiced rum. It was really sweet with honey and brown sugar. If you aren’t into super sweet drinks, you can substitute boiling water for the cider.

Spiced rum works great too, I’m just really partial to Black Spiced Rum.  

Make a non- alcoholic version by skipping the rum. The kids will love the hot buttered cider!

Clear mug of cider based buttered rum

Winter Cocktails

The cinnamon honey butter for these rum cocktails is also wonderful spread on toast. Don’t hesitate to make a double batch to keep on hand in the refrigerator.

Overhead view of whipped cream topped buttered rum with a cinnamon stick

Rather you are hosting a small get together with friends or the whole family for the holidays, these Hot Butter Rum Cocktails are a great addition. 

buttered rum on a platter
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5 from 2 votes

Hot Buttered Rum

Hot Buttered Rum is the classic holiday party cocktails. Made with a delicious cinnamon and spice butter, spiced rum and apple cider. Top it all off with a generous dollop of whipped cream for a decadent cocktail that will warm you up!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Beverages
Cuisine: American
Keyword: buttered rum, rum cocktails, spiced rum, winter cocktails
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 562kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 3/4 cup black spiced rum
  • 1/2 cup sweetened whipped cream
  • 4 cinnamon sticks for garnish optional

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, add softened butter, honey, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger.
  • Mix well, until smooth.
  • Place in a 4 cup glass measure.
  • Heat 2 cups apple cider to boiling.
  • Pour over cinnamon honey butter and top with rum.
  • Whisk together until butter has dissolved and mixture is smooth.
  • Pour into 4 mugs and top with whipped cream.
  • Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a sprinkle of additional cinnamon if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 562kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 198mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 60g
5 from 2 votes (2 ratings without comment)

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