The ultimate hot buttered rum recipe for a cold night! This creamy, hot cocktail is made with spiced rum, cinnamon and ice cream to make it wonderfully decadent and delicious. This Hot Buttered Rum goes perfectly with fuzzy slippers, fireplaces and your favorite Christmas movie!
Making this Hot Buttered Rum recipe is a simple process. It starts with a batter made of butter and ice cream. Mixed with dark spiced rum you’ll have a great hot toddy!
Perfect for an evening in front of the fireplace after a long day, or watching your favorite Christmas movies.
How do I make hot buttered rum batter?
First, you’ll cream together the butter and sugars. Next you’ll add cinnamon and nutmeg, which add wonderful flavor and richness to the cocktail. These also go perfect with the spiced rum.
To make this “creamy” cocktail, you’ll add softened vanilla ice cream to the batter. Beat all of these ingredients together until completely combined.
Add batter to the glass with rum
To your favorite mug, you’ll add 2 tablespoons of the batter along with a shot of dark spiced rum. Add boiling water and stir.
Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg for the ultimate hot cocktail! You could also top this hot toddy with my Homemade Cool Whip.
Looking for a few treats to enjoy with this hot drink? Check these out:
- Apple Cider Cake
- Chewy Ginger Snap Cookies
- Pumpkin Sheet Cake
- Maple Pecan Fudge
- Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Slow Cooker Honey Roasted Mixed Nuts
- Cream Cheese Pumpkin Bread
Hosting a party or event where you’ll have a buffet? Check out our post for 25 Easy Halloween Buffet Foods which is great for just about any holiday, party or hosting event.
FAQ’s about making hot buttered rum and hot toddies:
Dark, spiced rum is the most traditional liquor for a hot buttered rum recipe. Popular brands include Captain Morgan, Kraken and Bacardi.
In the late 17th century, Jamaica began importing molasses to the American colonies, where distilleries started turning it into rum. Rum became very readily available, and people started adding it to toddies and nogs, thus creating hot buttered rum and eggnog.
Yes, you can heat rum. It is best to add it to a hot cocktail or drink just before serving so the alcohol doesn’t cook off.
If you loved this delicious hot buttered rum recipe, then check out some of my other hot drink & holiday cocktail recipes:
Here are some of our other cocktail recipes:
- Spiked White Hot Chocolate
- Baileys Hot Chocolate
- Spiked Eggnog
- Baileys Espresso Martini
- Chocolate Cake Martini
- How to Make A Brandy Alexander
- 60 Amazing Holiday Cocktail Ideas
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Creamy Hot Buttered Rum
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls These stainless steel mixing bowls are an essential cooking tool for every kitchen.
- Rubber Scrapers These Cuisinart rubber scraper spatulas are fantastic for fillings, batters, and so much more!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream slightly softened
- Spiced Rum like Captain Morgan
- Whipped Topping and Nutmeg for toppings
Instructions
- Making the hot buttered rum batter: in a small bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add the cinnamon and nutmeg and stir. Add softened ice cream and beat until fully combined. (Note: The batter will make approximately 8-10 servings.)
- Add 2 Tbsp. of the batter to a mug. Pour over 1 oz. (a shot) of spiced rum. For an extra-strong drink, go with 2 oz. of rum. Add 6-8 oz of boiling water.
- Top with whipped cream or my Homemade Cool Whip. Enjoy right away while hot.
Notes
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That looks really nice! We don’t have kids but I think this would make my boyfriend very happy after a long day of work. I’m adding this to my To Try recipes.
Definitely, Sabrina! Perfect after any long day, and a great way to kick back and relax. Cheers!
OK, I don’t have kids to bring trick or treating, so I’ll have to use it as a relaxation tool for coming down from all that doorbell ringing all night. 😉 [#PinItThurs]
Definitely, Chris! Its a great way to wind down at the end of a long day. Hope you enjoy! ~Erin
How did I miss this one got my favorite ingredient in it ; )
This will be tried and tested soon.
Thanks Erin xx
Let me know how you like it, Rach! It really hits the spot!
I’m all about this cozy beverage any time…even this morning! Already pinned! (=
I could use one of these right now. LOL. if only I had bought ice cream today. sigh thanks for sharing these at Talking Tuesday!
This looks DELICIOUS, and you are so right about the Halloween meltdowns. We had so much whining and crying about putting on costumes and getting out the door, that I was ready to call off trick-or-treating. Then, when we got home and I said it was too late to watch a Halloween show before bed, you would not believe the tantrum that ensued. Nightmare! I was so ready for a drink after all that was done, and I wish it would have been this one. Next time!
Oh, Andi! What a night!! Yeah, we’ve definitely had those in the past. Next time you will be set to kick back and relax. 🙂
Pinned and I’m making this very soon ! Thanks for sharing 😉
Yum, this sounds delicious. Could you just use heavy whipping cream, heated, instead of the icecream and boiling water? Maybe add some vanilla extract.
Sure, you could give it a try. Hope you enjoy!
Oh my! I could use this today! Thanks for sharing at Create it or Bake it. Come back tomorrow and link up!
This sounds amazing!
I am hosting a cookie exchange with a friend of mine where we will also have kids. Has anyone tried this with apple cider instead of boiling water?
Hi Andrea – I haven’t tried it with apple cider, but I’m sure it would be wonderful!! Give it a try and let me know how it turns out. ~Erin
This looks like it would be perfect after a cold day of sledding and then sipping this and sitting by the fire. Yum! I’m visiting today from The Creative Corner Linky.
Mm so good!
This, a blanket, a book…good to go!
This also looks like the perfect way to survive this arctic chill that just won’t go away! YUM!
Do you deliver? Could use one of these tonight – so cold out!
I love how creamy this looks – can’t wait to give it a try!
Love it! We usually have a couple while we’re walking the kids around but don’t tell anyone;)
This hot, creamy, spicy drink will not only warm your tummy, but help you take that frazzled Halloween induced edge off. A Cream Hot Buttered Rum is gonna be just what Dr. Frankenstein ordered! You can easily whip it up in just a few minutes, just in time to kick back and enjoy your favorite show that’s waiting for you on the DVR.
I have never had a Hot Buttered Rum drink before but your recipe sounds delicious. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty.
How long can you freeze the batter for?
Batter will keep for up to three months frozen. Enjoy! -Erin
Once frozen you just reheat?
The batter will make several cups/servings. For best results, store the batter in the freezer. When you want a hot buttered rum, scoop out 2 tablespoons of the frozen batter into your mug or cup. When you pour the rum and hot water over the batter it will immediately melt and dissolve into the liquid. Stir together. It will give you a wonderful, creamy drink. Hope you get to enjoy it this holiday season. -Erin