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Apple Cider Hot Buttered Rum Cocktail

Apple Cider Hot Buttered Rum Cocktail Recipe
A cozy, warming cocktail blending fresh apple cider, spiced butter, and dark rum — perfect for chilly evenings or holiday gatherings.
John
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Serving Size 2 servings

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Heatproof mugs
  • Small bowl
  • Fine-mesh strainer

Ingredients

  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice
  • pinch ground cloves
  • pinch ground ginger
  • 4 oz dark rum
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • cinnamon sticks for garnish, optional

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mash together the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and ginger until combined.
  • Warm the apple cider in a small saucepan over medium heat until steaming, not boiling.
  • Stir in the butter mixture and let it melt, blending everything together.
  • Remove from heat, then add the vanilla extract and rum.
  • Pour into heatproof mugs and garnish with cinnamon sticks if desired.

Notes

Extra spiced butter can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to a week. For a non-alcoholic version, replace the rum with a splash more vanilla. Letting the cinnamon stick steep longer enhances the spice.