Spiced Citrus Hot Buttered Rum

This delightful Hot Buttered Spiked Cider, infused with warm flavors and a boozy punch, is the perfect comforting drink for the colder seasons. The rich blend of apple cider, spiced rum, and aromatic spices creates a delightful and easy-to-make beverage that will warm you from the inside out. It's a wonderful addition to any fall or winter gathering.

Spiced Citrus Hot Buttered Rum

A comforting and easy-to-make spiked cider with rich apple cider, spiced rum, and aromatic spices.

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Ingredients

  • 0.83 cup apple cider
  • 0.04 cup unsalted butter
  • 1.33 teaspoons dark brown sugar
  • 0.17 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • a pinch of kosher salt
  • 2.08 oz spiced gold rum
  • 1 navel orange peel strip
  • 1 cinnamon stick

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the apple cider, unsalted butter, dark brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and a pinch of kosher salt.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, whisking often.
  3. Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the spiced gold rum, then whisk to combine.
  4. Pour the mixture evenly into a coffee mug.
  5. Wrap the navel orange peel strip around the cinnamon stick and place it in the mug.