Jul 17 2026
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Hot Buttered Rum Recipe

Inspired by Ballyhoo
Time10m
Serves1

Rum, Butter, Sugar, Nutmeg, Hot Water (Contains Dairy)

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Ingredients

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Hot Buttered Rum Ingredients

Method

Hot Buttered Rum Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Mug

    In a heatproof mug, add the unsalted butter and brown sugar.

  2. 2

    Add the Rum

    Pour in the rum over the butter and sugar mixture.

  3. 3

    Mix Ingredients

    Stir the mixture until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved.

  4. 4

    Add Hot Water

    Carefully add the hot water to the mug and stir well to combine.

  5. 5

    Garnish and Serve

    Sprinkle ground nutmeg on top for garnish. Serve hot.

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