Hot Buttered Rum Coffee

A twist on a classic holiday cocktail, this Hot Buttered Rum Coffee is a welcome addition for cozy winter days. Serve at your next holiday party with a tray of Christmas cookies or simply take a moment to slow down and enjoy the holiday season!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature (I recommend a high quality, creamy butter.))
• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1.5 teaspoons cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (freshly ground is awesome here!)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• pinch of kosher salt
• Cruzan® Black Strap Rum (or your own favorite black rum)
• your favorite brewed coffee (very hot (I prefer a darker, full-bodied coffee for this recipe))
• cream or half & half
• freshly whipped and sweetened cream (for garnish)
• cinnamon (for garnish)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a stand mixer on medium speed, cream together butter, sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, cloves, and salt for 3 minutes. Use immediately (while at its soft & fluffy best!) or store in a covered container in the refrigerator. If storing in the refrigerator, know that the spiced butter will harden - simply take it out of the fridge 30 minutes prior to serving.
2. 2To create a cup of hot buttered rum coffee, place 2 tablespoons of spiced butter in a medium cup. Pour in 2 ounces of rum (use more or less, to your liking). Then pour in coffee to fill the cup. Stir to incorporate/melt the spiced butter. Add a splash of cream or half & half. Garnish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.