Best Quick Brown Sugar Buttered Rum Recipe
A quick and cozy brown sugar buttered rum recipe that comes together in under 10 minutes. Made with pantry-friendly ingredients, this warm drink is perfect for busy weeknights and holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 ½ ounces dark rum (about 3 tablespoons)
- ¾ cup hot water
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of ground cinnamon (about ⅛ teaspoon)
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- Tiny pinch of salt
- Cinnamon stick (optional, for garnish)
- Freshly grated nutmeg (optional, for garnish)
- Whipped cream (optional, for garnish)
- Star anise (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cream the butter and brown sugar together in a small bowl or directly in your mug until smooth and sandy.
- Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract. Stir to form a thick, fragrant paste.
- Pour in the dark rum and stir to combine.
- Add hot water (not boiling) and stir until fully dissolved and combined, about 15 seconds.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or spice as desired.
- Garnish with cinnamon stick, fresh nutmeg, or whipped cream if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Don’t boil the water; use hot but not boiling water to prevent butter separation. Room temperature butter creams better. The butter-sugar paste can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. For a non-alcoholic version, replace rum with strong chai tea or rum extract mixed with water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 26
- Sodium: 95
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 28
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