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Hot Buttered Rum Recipe

This cozy hot buttered rum is rich, creamy, and spiced just right — the perfect drink for chilly winter evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 96
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 78
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • Hot Buttered Rum Batter
  • 1 pound unsalted butter
  • 1 pound brown sugar
  • 1 pound confectioners' sugar
  • 1 quart vanilla ice cream softened
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Whisk
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Plastic container with lid
  • Coffee mugs
  • Ladle or scoop

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients.
  2. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  3. Stir in brown sugar and confectioners’ sugar until smooth and blended.
  4. Remove from heat, then whisk in ice cream, cinnamon, and nutmeg until fully combined.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a plastic container, cover, and freeze until firm.
  6. For each serving, mix 1 tablespoon of the rum batter with 1 ounce of rum in a mug.
  7. Fill with boiling water, stir well, and sprinkle nutmeg on top before serving.