Hot Buttered Rum

Hot Buttered Rum

A warm, buttery, and comforting rum cocktail sure to keep you cozy this season.

Whether hosting friends or just winding down after a long, cold day, the Ritual Hot Buttered Rum delivers all the comfort and complexity of the classic, minus the buzz. You get the aromatic warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg, the indulgent richness of butter, and that satisfying, warming finish.

INGREDIENTS: 

  • 2 oz Ritual Rum Alternative
  • 1 oz Cardamom syrup
  • 1 Tbsp. Butter Batter (see recipe below)
    • 2 cups light brown sugar
    • .5 cups softened butter
    • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
    • .5 tsp ground nutmeg
    • .25 tsp ground cardamom
    • a pinch of ground cloves
  • Boiling Water to top
  • Garnish: Fresh Nutmeg

INSTRUCTIONS: 

Butter Batter:

  • Mix all ingredients thoroughly in a bowl
  • Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before use 

Cocktail:

  • Place 1 Tbsp of Butter Batter into a tempered glass mug or regular mug
  • Add 2 oz Ritual Rum Alternative
  • Add 1 oz of Cardamom Syrup
  • Pour boiling water over the mixture until the mug is nearly full
  • Stir well until fully incorporated 
  • Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg