How to Make Holiday Hot Buttered Rum - A Step-by-Step Guide

As the holiday season approaches, many of us start to think about warm, comforting drinks to enjoy on those cold winter nights. One classic drink that is perfect for the holidays is hot buttered rum. This rich and indulgent beverage is the perfect way to warm up and celebrate the season with friends and family.

Hot buttered rum has a long and storied history, dating back to the colonial era in America. It was originally made with rum, sugar, hot water, and a pat of butter, giving it t...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 2 cups vanilla ice cream, softened
  • 10 cups boiling water, or more as needed
  • 2 cups rum
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Combine butter, brown sugar, and white sugar in a 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a boil and sugars dissolve, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Mix hot butter mixture into ice cream in a large bowl.
  • Fill each mug with 3/4 cup boiling water, 1/4 cup ice cream mixture, and 2 tablespoons rum. Sprinkle nutmeg on top.
  • Nutrition

    289 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 38mg
    • Sodium: 104mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 26g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 41mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 57mg