Warm up your winter evenings with this Coffee Hot Buttered Rum, a comforting blend of sweet, spiced ingredients infused with rum and rich coffee. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a relaxing moment by the fireplace, this cocktail is topped with luscious whipped cream for an indulgent touch.
Ingredients
🧈 1 stick butter
🍂 1/2 cup brown sugar
🍽 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
✨ 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
🍃 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
🌟 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
🥃 1 1/2 ounces rum
☕ 3/4 cup hot coffee
🥛 1/4 cup half-and-half
🍦 Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
1- Prepare the Batter:
- Place the stick of butter in a mixing bowl.
- Add the brown sugar to the bowl with the butter.
- Use a spatula to mix the butter and sugar until thoroughly combined and smooth, forming a consistent batter.
2- Spice the Batter:
- Add the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and vanilla extract to the batter.
- Stir the spices and vanilla into the batter until everything is well-mixed and aromatic.
3- Assemble the Drink:
- Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the prepared batter into a clear glass mug.
- Pour the rum over the batter in the mug.
- Add the hot coffee to the mug, followed by the half-and-half.
- Stir the mixture well using a spoon until the batter is fully dissolved and the drink is uniform in color.
4- Garnish and Serve:
- Top the drink with a generous dollop of fresh whipped cream.
- Optionally, dust the cream with a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for garnish.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: None
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1
Equipment:
- Mixing Bowl
- Pink Silicone Spatula with Wooden Handle
- Small Measuring Spoon
- Clear Glass Mug
- Glass Carafe for Coffee
- Spoon for Stirring
Cooking Tips:
- Prepare the batter ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator; this makes it easy to whip up a batch whenever you want a cozy drink.
- Adjust the ratio of rum to coffee based on your strength preference.
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