Homemade Hot Buttered Rum Mix

This homemade hot buttered rum mix is quick and easy to make and so much better than store bought. Warm spices are combined with brown sugar, butter and maple syrup for a perfect winter beverage. You can make a large batch in minutes to last you all season, or give some as gifts.

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• Why this recipe works
• Ingredients
• Step by Step Instructions
• How should I serve hot buttered rum?
• Top Tips & FAQS
• More Recipes for the Holidays
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Hot buttered rum is a drink that is spicy, it’s warm, and delicious.

I actually rarely drink alcohol, but one drink I enjoy on occasion is this one. Especially when it is homemade.

The warm spices invoke such a feeling of the holidays. This drink warms you up and it’s comforting. It is perfect for sipping on under a blanket on a chilly night.

Homemade hot buttered rum batter is such a treat and you can adjust the spices to suit your tastes.

When stored in a jar and decorated with a pretty ribbon it makes a great holiday gift or stocking stuffer. Everyone loves receiving something homemade.

This recipe makes a nice size batch, about 2 cups of mix. So you should be able to get 2 to 4 jars, depending on the size you choose.

Why this recipe works

This homemade hot buttered rum batter requires just a few ingredients and is so easy to prepare.

Because it makes such a large batch it is much cheaper than any store bought version and it is so much better.

There is no cooking required. It is simply whipped into a batter. Then you store it in jars and scoop out as much as you want to use.

To serve it you simply add a scoop of batter to a mug, add boiling water to melt the butter and sugar and then you add a good spiced rum.

This hot buttered rum mix makes a great gift. Simply add some to a nice jar and decorate it with a cinnamon stick and some pretty ribbon. I usually attach a little card with the instructions to make the drink.

Ingredients

The ingredients you will need to make this hot buttered rum batter are:

• Butter – Real butter! It will make a difference to the overall taste.
• Dark brown sugar – The dark brown sugar will give this a much richer flavour than light brown or golden sugar.
• Maple syrup – Just like the butter, make sure you use real maple syrup.
• Vanilla extract
• Nutmeg – I always grate my own, but you can use ground.
• Cinnamon
• Ground Cloves

If you are vegan or dairy free, you can go ahead and swap the real butter for your favourite vegan version. While real butter is traditionally used, and what this drink is named after, there are always exceptions to the rule and the need for substitutions.

Step by Step Instructions

There really isn’t much to this recipe, it is just so simple to make.

One – Place soften butter in a bowl, beat until creamy then add the sugar and beat until well mixed. Then add the spices, vanilla and maple syrup.

Two – Beat well until fluffy and well blended.

Transfer to air tight containers for storage.

I like to store the mix in small jars. The small jars are easy to store and they make great gifts too. Just tie a ribbon around it, add a tag or cinnamon stick and they are ready to go.

How should I serve hot buttered rum?

Serving hot buttered rum is just as easy as making it.

The nice thing about starting with a homemade mix is that you can use as much or as little as you like.

Generally, I use about one tablespoon of mix, 12 ounces of boiling water, and one ounce of spiced rum. But there will be no judgement from me if you want to use more rum!

Garnish with a cinnamon stick and sit back, relax and enjoy.

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