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Cozy Coffee Hot Buttered Rum

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
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!
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Ingredients

Spiced Batter

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (113 grams)
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed (210 grams)
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Coffee Buttered Rum

  • 1-2 Tablespoons batter, per cocktail (recipe above)
  • 1 1/2 ounces spiced rum, per cocktail (45 milliliters)
  • 3/4 cup hot black coffee, per cocktail (180 milliliters)
  • Half-and-half, for serving
  • Whipped cream + cinnamon, for serving

Equipment

Instructions 

Spiced Batter

  • 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.
  • Add the cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and vanilla. Mix until it's combined.
  • Use the batter to make hot buttered rums. Or, place it in an airtight container and refrigerate the batter for up to 2 weeks.

Coffee Buttered Rum

  • Add 1-2 Tablespoons of batter to each mug. Then, pour the spiced rum over the batter.
  • 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.
  • Finish the cocktail with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Enjoy!

Notes

The batter will make between 8-12 cocktails depending on how much batter you put in each drink. I personally like closer to 2 Tablespoons, but 1 Tablespoon will make a less sweet, less rich cocktail.
Use good-quality butter and coffee. They're the main flavors in this cocktail, so good-quality stuff makes a big difference!
Add more or less batter to taste. If you prefer less sweet cocktails, use less batter. If you like sweeter cocktails, use more.
Fresh spices make a huge difference in this drink! I recommend using freshly-ground spices (or at least new spices) for the best flavor.
The nutrition information does not include the half-and-half, whipped cream, or any additional toppings.
Cuisine: American
Course: Drinks
Author: Sara Lynn Hunt Broka
Serving: 1cocktail, Calories: 184kcal, Carbohydrates: 10.4g, Protein: 1.4g, Fat: 4.3g, Saturated Fat: 2.6g, Cholesterol: 11mg, Sodium: 112mg, Potassium: 544mg, Fiber: 0.3g, Sugar: 9.8g, Calcium: 36mg
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