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Best Brown Sugar Buttered Rum – Easy Winter Cocktail

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This cozy brown sugar buttered rum is the ultimate winter warmer. Made with a quick brown sugar butter syrup, dark rum, and warm spices, it’s a soul-soothing drink that comes together in under 10 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ounces dark rum (about ¼ cup)
  • 1 cup hot water
  • Optional garnish: cinnamon stick and a pat of butter

Instructions

  1. Make the brown sugar butter syrup: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the packed brown sugar, unsalted butter, and water. Stir gently with a whisk or wooden spoon as the butter melts and the sugar dissolves, about 2 to 3 minutes, until smooth and glossy.
  2. Add the spices: Once the mixture is smooth and bubbling gently, stir in the ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves. Cook for another 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  3. Remove from heat and add vanilla: Take the saucepan off the burner and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the syrup cool for about a minute until thick but pourable.
  4. Prepare your mug: Pour the hot water into your mug to warm it, then swirl and pour out (or leave it in for a weaker drink).
  5. Combine the drink: Pour the brown sugar butter syrup into the warmed mug. Add the dark rum. Top with the hot water (about 1 cup, or more for a milder drink). Stir well.
  6. Garnish and serve: If desired, drop in a cinnamon stick and float a small pat of butter on top. Serve immediately while steaming hot.

Notes

Make the brown sugar butter syrup ahead of time and store in the fridge for up to a week. Warm gently before using. For a dairy-free version, use high-quality vegan butter. For a lower-sugar option, swap half the brown sugar with a brown sugar substitute. The syrup can be scaled up for parties and kept warm in a slow cooker.

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