Hot Buttered Rum
Hot buttered rum is a warm winter cocktail perfect for the holidays or enjoying by the fire! It's rich, creamy, and full of cozy spices.
Ingredients
For the Butter Base:
- ½ cup vegan butter softened, 115g
- ½ cup brown sugar 100g
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup vegan vanilla ice cream softened but not fully melted, 150g
- pinch of salt
For the Cocktail:
- 2 tablespoons butter base per serving
- 2 ounces rum per serving, 60ml
- 6 ounces hot water per serving, 180ml
Toppings:
- vegan whipped cream
- ground cinnamon or nutmeg for garnish
- cinnamon sticks optional
Instructions
For the Butter Base:
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Beat the mixture until smooth and creamy. Make sure that all the spices are well incorporated.
- Add the softened vegan ice cream and whisk until fully combined.
- Transfer the butter base to an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to a month. The recipe makes about 12 servings.
For the Cocktail:
- Take a heat-safe mug and add 2 tablespoons of the prepared butter base.
- Pour in 2 oz of rum over the butter base.
- Add about 1 cup of hot water and stir well to combine the ingredients.
- Top with vegan whipped cream and garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg, and a cinnamon stick if desired.
Notes
- Refrigerator: If you have an unfinished mug of hot buttered rum, you can refrigerate it for up to a day in an airtight container or covered in the original mug. Reheat in the microwave before enjoying.
- Freezer: The butter base can be stored in the freezer for up to a month. For easy cocktails in the future, you can freeze it into 1-tablespoon portions in an ice cube tray, then you’ll know you need exactly 2 cubes to make a mug of this hot buttered rum recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 81mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 407IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 0.1mg