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Bourbon Hot Buttered Rum Cocktail

Bourbon Hot Buttered Rum Cocktail Recipe
This Bourbon Hot Buttered Rum blends cozy spices, creamy butter, brown sugar, bourbon, and dark rum for the ultimate fireside cocktail. It’s rich, smooth, lightly spiced, and warming—a comfort drink for cold nights or small gatherings.
John
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Serving Size 1 cocktail

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Heatproof mug or glass
  • Whisk or spoon
  • Measuring spoons and cup
  • Ladle

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1 pinch ground cloves optional
  • 1 oz dark rum
  • 1 oz bourbon
  • 0.75 cup hot water not boiling
  • 1 cinnamon stick or lemon twist, for garnish

Instructions

  • Mix the butter, brown sugar, and spices in a small bowl until smooth.
  • Heat the water in a saucepan—hot, but not boiling.
  • Whisk the butter mixture into the hot water until it melts completely.
  • Pour in the bourbon and rum, then stir gently to combine.
  • Ladle the drink into a mug and garnish with a cinnamon stick or lemon twist. Serve hot.

Notes

Dark rum gives deeper flavor; bourbon adds caramel warmth. Use less butter for a lighter version, or blend butter mixture with a splash of water for extra creaminess. Adjust spices to taste. Serve piping hot for best comfort.