Hot Buttered Rum Base

Cozy up to the ultimate winter warmer with this easy-to-make Hot Buttered Rum Base! This rich and indulgent recipe combines the creamy decadence of unsalted butter with the deep molasses sweetness of dark brown sugar and powdered sugar, all beautifully spiced with ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. A hint of vanilla and a pinch of salt bring balance to this flavorful base, which can be prepped in just 10 minutes and stored in the fridge for up to two weeks—or frozen for even longer! Simply mix it with dark rum and hot water to create a soul-soothing drink perfect for chilly evenings, festive gatherings, or cozy nights by the fire. With its velvety texture and warming spices, this versatile Hot Buttered Rum Base is a must-have for your holiday season drink repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 26/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, combine unsalted butter, dark brown sugar, and powdered sugar. Using an electric mixer or a wooden spoon, cream the ingredients together until smooth and fluffy.

Step 2

Add in the ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly until all the spices are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.

Step 3

Transfer the hot buttered rum base to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.

Step 4

To make a hot buttered rum drink, add 2 tablespoons of the base to a mug, pour in 1.5 ounces of dark rum, and fill the mug with 6–8 ounces of hot water. Stir until the base dissolves completely.

Step 5

Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade hot buttered rum!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	480.8 grams (480.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2218

Total Fat 97.00g	124%
Saturated Fat 56.10g	281%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 248mg	83%
Sodium 679mg	30%
Total Carbohydrate 356.80g	130%
Dietary Fiber 2.30g	8%
Total Sugars 348.10g
Protein 1.10g	2%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 259mg	20%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 380mg	8%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.9%

Protein: 0.2%

Carbs: 61.9%