Chef John’s Hot Buttered Rum
This drink is sweet and rich. It is a good choice for a winter party.
You make a thick paste first. Then you mix it with hot water and rum in a cup.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 19, 2026Share
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Description
This drink is sweet and rich. It is a good choice for a winter party.
You make a thick paste first. Then you mix it with hot water and rum in a cup.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 13
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
0.5 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
0.25 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
0.125 teaspoon ground ginger
0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
0.125 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 pinch ground cloves
1 pinch salt
6 tablespoons heavy cream
1.125 cups dark rum
4.5 cups boiling water, or as needed
0.125 teaspoon ground nutmeg, or to taste
Instructions
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Mix butter, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cardamom, clove, and salt in a bowl using a spatula until smooth.
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Put 2 tablespoons of paste and 1 tablespoon of cream into a heat-proof mug. Add 3 tablespoons of rum and fill the cup halfway with boiling water. Stir until the paste melts. Fill the rest of the cup with boiling water and sprinkle a bit of nutmeg on top.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 356 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 21g
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Saturated Fat 13g
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Cholesterol 61mg
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Sodium 45mg
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Total Carbohydrate 19g
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Protein 1g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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