Chef John's Hot Buttered Rum
Description
Chef John's hot buttered rum is rich and just sweet enough, making it the perfect addition to your holiday party.
Ingredients
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8 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
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1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
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1 pinch ground cloves
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1 pinch salt
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6 tablespoons heavy cream
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1 1/8 cups dark rum
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4 1/2 cups boiling water, or as needed
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1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg, or to taste
Directions
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Place butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cardamom, clove, and salt for batter into a mixing bowl and cream together with a spatula until well combined.
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To make the drink, place about 2 tablespoons of the batter into a festive, heat-proof mug. Add 1 tablespoon cream, 3 tablespoons rum, and fill halfway up with some of the boiling water. Stir with a spoon until the batter dissolves and top off more water. Garnish with a pinch of nutmeg. Repeat until all 6 drinks are prepared and serve immediately.