Best 10 Single Cup Hot Buttered Rum Recipes

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Indulge in the timeless classic, Hot Buttered Rum, now tailored to individual servings for a cozy and comforting experience. This single-cup version offers the perfect balance of flavors, blending warm and rich butter, aromatic spices, and the subtle sweetness of brown sugar. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a steaming mug of this delectable beverage in minutes. Discover the joy of sipping on this comforting drink on a chilly evening or as a delightful after-dinner treat. Whether you prefer a traditional preparation or a touch of modern flair, this article presents three unique recipes to satisfy every palate. From the classic Hot Buttered Rum to a Salted Caramel variation and a Vegan-friendly option, these recipes cater to diverse preferences and dietary needs. Get ready to embark on a flavorful journey with this iconic beverage, now available in the convenience of a single cup.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CHEF JOHN'S HOT BUTTERED RUM



Chef John's Hot Buttered Rum image

While eggnog gets a lot more press, hot buttered rum is the ultimate festive holiday drink. So rich, so delicious, so satisfying, and super easy to make.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Rum Drinks Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • Place butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cardamom, clove, and salt for batter into a mixing bowl and cream together with a spatula until well combined.
  • To make the drink, place about 2 tablespoons of the batter into a festive, heat-proof mug. Add 1 tablespoon cream, 3 tablespoons rum, and fill halfway up with some of the boiling water. Stir with a spoon until the batter dissolves and top off more water. Garnish with a pinch of nutmeg. Repeat until all 6 drinks are prepared and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 61.1 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 44.9 mg, Sugar 17.9 g

HOT BUTTERED RUM



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     beverage

Time 10m

Yield 8 to 10 cocktails

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter, at room temperature
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
16 to 20 ounces dark rum
Boiling water, for serving
Canned whipped cream, for serving, optional
Mini marshmallows, for serving, optional
Cinnamon sticks or star anise, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • For the butter mixture: Add the butter, brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, cloves and allspice to a medium bowl. Using a rubber spatula, mix everything together until well combined. Transfer the mixture to a mason jar and screw on the lid. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • For the cocktail: Add 2 tablespoons of the butter mixture to each coffee mug. Pour 2 ounces of rum into each mug. Top off with boiling water and stir to melt the butter. Garnish with any or all of the whipped cream, mini marshmallows, cinnamon sticks or star anise and serve.

HOT BUTTERED RUM



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Rachael Ray's hot buttered rum from Food Network is a classic warm drink to serve at a holiday party.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     beverage

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Pinch salt
3/4 cup spiced rum
2 cups boiling water
4 sticks cinnamon, for garnish

Steps:

  • Using an electric mixer, beat the brown sugar, butter, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt in a medium bowl until blended and smooth. Transfer the mixture to a 4-cup (or larger) measuring cup. Add the rum and then 2 cups of boiling water. Stir until the butter mixture dissolves. Divide the buttered rum among 4 mugs. Garnish with the cinnamon sticks and serve.

HOT BUTTERED RUM RECIPE



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Hot buttered rum is a popular winter drink. This warm, buttery cocktail is easy to make for one person or to scale up for a house full of guests.

Provided by Colleen Graham

Categories     Beverage     Cocktail

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons ​brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter (soft)
1 splash vanilla extract
1 dash ​​ground cinnamon
1 dash ​ground nutmeg
1 dash ​ground allspice
2 ounces ​​ rum (dark)
4 ounces water (hot)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Place the sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and spices into the bottom of an Irish coffee glass or mug and mix well or muddle .
  • Pour in the rum and top it with hot water.
  • Stir and garnish with a cinnamon stick. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 10 mg, Sugar 9 g, Fat 12 g, ServingSize 1 cocktail (1 serving), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

HOT BUTTERED RUM SINGLE SERVING



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Nothing sets the mood on a cold winter day better than a roaring fire and a hot buttered rum. This is a single-serving recipe. If done right, this drink tastes like melted caramel swirling over your tongue. That makes it too sweet to drink with a meal, but also one of the best dessert drinks ever made. Drink these in moderation.

Provided by Roxanne

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Coffee Drinks Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 pinch ground allspice
1 dash vanilla extract
2 ounces rum
1 cup boiling water, or as needed

Steps:

  • Place butter, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and vanilla extract in the bottom of an Irish coffee glass. Pour in rum and hot water. Stir.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Cholesterol 10.8 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 31.8 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

HOT BUTTERED RUM BATTER



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This is THE batter to use for absolutely delicious and buttery Hot Buttered Rums! You can keep this in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Provided by SHERIMA1

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Rum Drinks Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 100

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound butter
1 pound brown sugar
1 pound confectioners' sugar
1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Blend in brown sugar and confectioners' sugar. Remove from heat, and whisk in the ice cream, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour mixture into a plastic container, seal, and freeze.
  • In a coffee mug, measure 1 tablespoon Hot Buttered Rum Batter and 1 fluid ounce of rum, then fill cup with boiling water. Stir, and sprinkle top of drink with nutmeg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.3 g, Cholesterol 12.1 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 31.7 mg, Sugar 10 g

HOT BUTTERED RUM IN A SLOW COOKER



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A 50/50 mix of hot water and dark rum, a little butter, and a sprinkle of brown sugar, all spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and a pinch of salt. It's smooth, sweet, and salty, with a slight bite from the rum. Economy party-sized.

Provided by Meyersgold

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Punch Recipes     Adult Punch Recipes

Time 2h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 quarts water
1 (750 milliliter) bottle dark rum
2 cups brown sugar
¼ cup butter
3 cinnamon sticks
6 whole cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Combine water, rum, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon sticks, cloves, salt, and nutmeg in a slow cooker. Steep on Low until flavors combine, 2 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 234.6 mg, Sugar 23.5 g

HOT BUTTERED RUM



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Of all the rums we tried for this recipe, we liked Myers's best. But Oronoco, a new white rum from Brazil, also made a beautifully balanced drink.

Categories     Rum     Hot Drink     Alcoholic     Christmas     Quick & Easy     Winter     Cinnamon     Nutmeg     Simmer     Gourmet     Drink

Yield Makes 4 drinks

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups water
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup dark rum

Steps:

  • Bring water, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt to a boil in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart saucepan over moderately high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, whisking occasionally, 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in rum. Serve hot.

SINGLE SERVING HOT BUTTERED RUM



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Unlike the other recipes here on Zaar, this uses milk instead of either water or ice cream. It's simple and soothing.

Provided by Marysdottir

Categories     Beverages

Time 2m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 cinnamon stick
3 ounces rum (I prefer dark but suit yourself)
1 tablespoon butter
nutmeg (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Heat milk almost to a boil in microwave or in a pot on the stove. Do not boil it!
  • Combine sugar, cinnamon stick and rum in pre-heated, heatproof mug and stir until sugar is dissolved.
  • Add milk, top with butter and a dash of nutmeg.

OLD-FASHIONED HOT BUTTERED RUM



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This is the real thing, an authentic old-fashioned recipe except you use a slow cooker to simmer it. You will swear you are drinking a cinnamon roll, and then it hits you! Very tasty and a family favorite.

Provided by Linda Correia

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Rum Drinks Recipes

Time 6h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups brown sugar
½ cup butter
1 pinch salt
2 quarts hot water
3 cinnamon sticks
6 whole cloves
2 cups rum
1 cup sweetened whipped cream
ground nutmeg to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the brown sugar, butter, salt and hot water in 5 quart slow cooker. Add cinnamon sticks and cloves. Cover and cook on Low for 5 hours. Stir in rum.
  • Ladle from the slow cooker into mugs, and top with whipped cream and a dusting of nutmeg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 36.2 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 128.7 mg, Sugar 35.8 g

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ingredients: Use real butter, dark brown sugar, and a good quality dark rum for the best flavor.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan: This will help to prevent the butter from scorching.
  • Cook the butter and sugar slowly: Stir constantly over low heat until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
  • Add the rum gradually: Stir in the rum a little at a time, to prevent the mixture from curdling.
  • Serve immediately: Hot buttered rum is best enjoyed hot, so serve it as soon as it is made.

Conclusion:

Hot buttered rum is a classic winter drink that is easy to make and delicious to enjoy. With its rich, buttery flavor and warm spices, it's the perfect way to warm up on a cold night. Whether you're entertaining guests or just looking for a special treat, hot buttered rum is sure to please.

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