Description
A rich, spiced, and comforting winter cocktail made with a homemade butter mixture, dark rum, and hot apple cider. It’s ready in under 10 minutes per serving and can be made ahead for easy hosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
- 2 ounces dark rum (per serving)
- 6 ounces hot apple cider (per serving)
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
- Cinnamon stick (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and cardamom.
- Beat the mixture on medium-high speed with an electric mixer for 2-3 minutes until light, fluffy, and well combined. Alternatively, whisk vigorously by hand until smooth and lump-free.
- Store the butter mixture in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a month if making ahead.
- Heat the apple cider in a small saucepan over medium heat or in a microwave-safe jug in 30-second intervals until hot but not boiling.
- Scoop 2-3 tablespoons of the butter mixture into a mug.
- Pour the hot cider over the butter mixture.
- Stir vigorously with a spoon until the butter is completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- Stir in 2 ounces of dark rum. Adjust amount to taste preference.
- Top with whipped cream if desired and garnish with a cinnamon stick and a sprinkle of nutmeg.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature to prevent a grainy mixture. Do not boil the cider as it can affect the flavor. The butter mixture can be stored in the fridge for up to a month. For a non-alcoholic version, omit the rum. For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil and use coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
Keywords: hot buttered rum, winter cocktail, cozy drinks, apple cider cocktail, holiday drinks, easy cocktails, rum recipes, winter warming drinks