Celtic Homemade Hot Buttered Rum Recipe

Warm your soul with this festive Celtic Homemade Hot Buttered Rum! Based on a recipe from Joanne Asala's "Celtic Folklore Cooking," this comforting drink is perfect for Yule, Esbat celebrations, or any chilly evening. A rich blend of spiced butter, creamy ice cream, and warming rum, it's the perfect antidote to winter's chill. 'What butter and whiskey won't cure, there's no cure for' – this warming beverage might just prove that old Scottish proverb true!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 368.2 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Celtic Homemade Hot Buttered Rum

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How to Make Celtic Homemade Hot Buttered Rum

  1. In a small bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon until light and fluffy.
  2. Gently beat in 1 cup softened vanilla ice cream until well combined.
  3. Pour the ice cream mixture into a freezer-safe container, seal tightly, and freeze for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  4. When ready to serve, scoop about 1/3 cup of the frozen butter mixture into individual heatproof mugs.
  5. Add 1 jigger (1.5 oz) of dark rum and 1/2 cup of freshly boiled water to each mug.
  6. Stir well until the butter mixture is melted and the drink is thoroughly combined.
  7. Top with whipped cream, if desired.
  8. **Variation (Hot Spiced Rum):** In a heatproof mug, combine 2 jiggers (3 oz) dark rum, a twist of lemon peel, and a cinnamon stick. Fill with freshly boiled hard cider, add a pat (1 tablespoon) of butter, and stir with the cinnamon stick until the butter melts.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

109g

Fat

56g

Carbs

9g

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