Hot Buttered Rum for One

Submitted by Cinnamon Turtle

"A simple, soothing winter nightcap. Quick and easy. This one is for grown-ups, no ice cream here."

 

• Ready In: 5mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 1 cocktail
• Serves: 1

ingredients

• 1 ounce dark rum
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar or 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 -2 teaspoon unsalted butter (to taste)
• 1 cinnamon sticks or 1 pinch cinnamon

directions

1. Mix together the rum, sugar, and lemon juice in a heatproof mug. Add the boiling water. Top with butter. Stir with the cinnamon stick.

Reviews

[stormylee]

Lovely hot toddy for cold winter nights! The lemon was interesting as I'm used to thinking buttered rum as a smooth, creamy tasting drink - but it was nice! Would cut the sugar down to 2 ts the next time. Thank you for sharing!