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We've always wanted to make Hot Buttered Rum. Partly because of the name. Well, admittedly, any name that makes us giggle is a go. Like Hot Cross Buns. Or Hot Buttered Rump. Anyway...Trader Vic's Book of Food and Drink had a recipe and we gave it a go.
The basics: You'll mix the hot buttered rum batter (which is actually rather stiff, don't let the name fool you) and store it in the fridge. When you want an HBR, you just add some to a mug, add the rum and top with hot water.
HOT BUTTERED RUM BATTER
- 1 pound brown sugar
- 1 stick of butter, slightly softened
- pinch of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon each: ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves
Cream butter with ingredients until well mixed (use a standing mixer if you have one). Store batter in fridge, covered.
HOT BUTTERED RUM
Add 1 heaping teaspoon of batter to the bottom of mug (we love these Bodum Pavina Double-Walls) and top with 1 1/2 oz. dark rum (or to taste). Top up with boiling water. Stir and garnish with cinnamon stick. For a richer drink, use milk instead of water. We used water in our drink and topped it with a generous helping of whipped cream.
This recipe is awesome. The drink is awesome. After you drink some, you will feel awesome.
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Holy crap that sounds good.
Looks phenomenal.
You haven't had any problems with the boiling water killing the alcohol in the rum? I was under the impression that the boil point for booze was way lower than water, which is why you cook things like mulled wine at a lower heat than you'd think you'd need.
I've been looking for some good hot drinks for this winter. This one is a winner. I'll probably cut the proportions in half, though. I don't see myself needing a pound of the stuff.
Karl, if it keeps, i don't see why you wouldn't make two pounds. sounds...awesome!
The alcohol does not burn off. Laura can vouch for that: just ask her about the nap she had to take after testing the recipe.
*blush* Rob is right.
Though, to be honest...the first one was to test the recipe. The second one...well, I don't have an excuse. The damn things are just tasty.
-L.
Ok. I'm going to trade in the $3.99 bottle of Gewürtzaminer I bought at Trader Joe's yesterday for a bottle of rum and try this.
I've had a chill in my body all day that I can't get rid of and this looks tasty and warm and cozy.
Good Lord! After a few months of Chicagoist, Binny's is becoming a weekly expedition!
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i want to go to there. omg looks so good.
Ingrid - You won't regret it. One of those will warm you up right away. I'm having one right now. :)
That looks perfect right now.