Servings: 8 to 10

This is the kind of drink that warms you from the inside out. It scales down easily, making it a nice evening treat when you’re not entertaining, and the rum can be omitted for little ones.

Ingredients

6 oz. (12 Tbs.) unsalted butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla paste or extract
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
Kosher salt
1-1/2 quarts apple cider
1-1/2 to 2 cups gold rum, such as Bacardi Gold; more to taste
8 to 10 long cinnamon sticks
whipped cream, for serving (optional)

Calories (kcal) : 250
Fat Calories (kcal): 100
Fat (g): 11
Saturated Fat (g): 7
Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 0
Monounsaturated Fat (g): 3
Cholesterol (mg): 30
Sodium (mg): 20
Carbohydrates (g): 19
Fiber (g): 0
Protein (g): 0

Preparation

In a medium bowl, mash the butter, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt together with a fork.
Bring the apple cider to a simmer in a 4-quart saucepan over medium heat.
Pour 3 Tbs. of rum into each of 8 to 10 Irish coffee mugs (or similar). Distribute the cider among the mugs (about 1/3 to 1/2 cup each). Stir about 1 Tbs. of the spiced butter into each (there will be extra) and add a cinnamon stick. Dollop with whipped cream, if using, and serve.

Make Ahead Tips

The flavored butter can be made up to 1 week ahead; refrigerate and return to room temperature before using.

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Pielove | 09/28/2015
Tried this on a bunch of friends at the beach in Michigan's Harbor Country-- all agreed it's delicious-- not overly boozy, but rich, warming, and fragrant. The chemistry works too-- many of the flavor compounds in the spices dissolve better in butter and alcohol than in plain rum. Tastes good, scientifically! Also, I loved the author's comment about how it helps her family simmer down-- I'm going to try this on my in-laws.

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Name: Hot Buttered Rum Apple Cider
Yield: 8 to 10 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 oz. (12 Tbs.) unsalted butter, softened; 1 tsp. vanilla paste or extract; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. ground ginger; 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg; Kosher salt; 1-1/2 quarts apple cider; 1-1/2 to 2 cups gold rum, such as Bacardi Gold; more to taste; 8 to 10 long cinnamon sticks; whipped cream, for serving (optional)