I woke up this morning and in our City its a tad bit cold and throughout the weekend we are supposed to have a cold front hit. With David working outside in the Weather I wanted to make sure he has something warm to eat and drink.
Since I’ve never had a Hot Buttered Rum I was thinking I could make this drink for David and I could try it allowing us to celebrate National Hot Buttered Rum Day. Would you want to join us for a Hot Buttered Rum or two?
Remember a Hot Buttered Rum is hot ad it’s buttered making the drinks a Hot Buttered Rum! If you haven’t had a Hot Buttered Rum there is no reason to worry. Because January 17th is National Hot Buttered Rum Day making today the perfect opportunity to give Hot Buttered Rum a try.
Hot Buttered Rum is a mixed drink containing Rum, Butter, Hot Water or Cider, sweetener, and Spices including Cinnamon, Nutmeg, and Cloves. Did you know Hot Buttered Rum dates back to Colonial America, but likely originates from Europe. Hot Buttered Rum is most often enjoyed in the Fall and Winter, when it’s cold and cozy and has been described as “comfort food in a mug”. Are you craving a warm mug of Hot Buttered Rum? Most people will be too.
National Hot Buttered Rum Day Activities
- Did you know there is more than one way to enjoy Hot Buttered Rum? Including Hot Buttered Rum Coffee and Cider, but what we recommend is Hot Buttered Rum Cake! We know you’re drooling at the thought. There are many varying recipes online, but whichever you choose, we know it will go great with a mug of Hot Buttered Rum!
- In addition to a mug of Hot Buttered Rum, get creative and come up with your own take on Hot Buttered Rum. You could add Vanilla, or any other flavoring you like. Maybe there’s Spices you’d like in your drink, like Cardamom. See what you can come up with. You might create something better than the original!
- The easiest and best way to observe National Hot Buttered Rum Day is to drink a mug (or two) of Hot Buttered Rum! If you have the means and the opportunity go out and enjoy a Hot Buttered Rum with friends or family or you could stay in and make your own. Curl up by the fire with a good book and enjoy this drink the way a Hot Buttered Rum the way the beverage was meant to be enjoyed!
Why People Love National Hot Buttered Rum Day
Hot Buttered Rum is able to satisfy a sweet tooth, despite not being overly sweet or a typical dessert. The Butter and sweetener in the drink is enough to keep us away from the Cookie jar, and the Spices and Rum ensure it’s not disgustingly sweet. It’s a good balance and a great after-dinner drink.
Certain drinks make us feel especially relaxed and cozy including Hot Chocolate, Coffee, Tea, Hot Toddys, and Cider are just a few of these lovely beverages. But Hot Buttered Rum seems to cater to all tastes. You have Alcohol to give Hot Buttered Rum a kick. The Butter and Sugar added give it some sweetness. Spices to enhance the cozy taste and feel. A Hot Buttered Rum is the perfect drink for a cold winter night.
Everyone loves to spice up drinks with a Alcohol.. It’s fun to sit with friends and family and enjoy a good drink. That’s probably why such activities exist in almost every culture. A warm beverage, a little Rum, and good company is the perfect mix for a good time in the cold Fall and Winter months.
Recipe for a Hot Buttered Rum:
Prep:10 min Cook: 0 mins Total: 10 mins
Serving: 1 serving Yield: 1 Cocktail
Ingredients
Cinnamon stick, for garnish
2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
1 splash pure vanilla extract
1 dash ground cinnamon
1 dash ground nutmeg
1 dash ground allspice
2 ounces dark rum
4 ounces hot water
Steps to Make It
Gather the ingredients.
Place the sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and spices into the bottom of an Irish coffee glass or mug and mix well or muddle.
Pour in the rum and top it with hot water.
Stir and garnish with a cinnamon stick. Serve and enjoy.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
