How to Make Chef John's Hot Buttered Rum - A Step-by-Step Guide
There are few things more satisfying on a cold winter's night than sipping on a warm, buttery, and delicious hot buttered rum. This classic cocktail has been a favorite for generations, and for good reason - it's comforting, sweet, and packed with warm, spiced flavors that will instantly lift your spirits and warm you from the inside out.
When it comes to making the perfect hot buttered rum, there is no better source for a recipe than Chef John. Known for his expertise in creating irr...
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- ½ cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 pinch ground cloves
- 1 pinch salt
- 6 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 ⅛ cups dark rum
- 4 ½ cups boiling water, or as needed
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg, or to taste
Information
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 drinks
Nutrition
356 cal.
- Total Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Cholesterol: 61mg
- Sodium: 45mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 19g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Total Sugars: 18g
- Protein: 1g
- Vitamin C: 0mg
- Calcium: 38mg
- Iron: 0mg
- Potassium: 47mg