Coffee Hot Buttered Rum

Coffee Hot Buttered Rum

This coffee hot buttered rum is the coziest, dreamiest winter cocktail. It's made from scratch with homemade batter, hot coffee, fresh whipped cream, and warm spices. Save this recipe for Christmas morning, holiday parties, and lazy Sunday nights!

Author: Sunday Table

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time:

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 224 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • ½ cup - unsalted butter
  • 1 cup - dark brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons - cinnamon
  • ½ tsp - freshly-ground cardamom
  • ½ tsp - ginger
  • ¼ tsp - nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp - ground cloves
  • ¼ tsp - Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp - vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tbsp - batter
  • 1 ½ ounces - spiced rum
  • ¾ cup - hot black coffee
  • half-and-half
  • whipped cream + cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Add the butter and brown sugar to a medium mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer or rubber spatula, mix the butter and brown sugar until it's completely combined.
  2. Add the cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and vanilla. Mix until it's combined.
  3. Use the batter to make hot buttered rums. Or, place it in an airtight container and refrigerate the batter for up to 2 weeks.
  4. Add 1-2 tablespoons of batter to each mug. Then, pour the spiced rum over the batter.
  5. Add the coffee to the batter-rum mixture. Stir well, until the batter is completely melted. Add a splash of half-and-half, if desired.
  6. Finish the cocktail with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Energy: 224 kcal | Total Fat: 13 g | Saturated: 8 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 34 mg | Total Carbs: 25 g | Fiber: 0 g | Sugars: 24 g | Proteins: 0 g | Sodium: 82 mg | Polyunsaturated: 0 g | Monounsaturated: 4 g

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