Hot Buttered Rum Cocktail

Hot Drinks • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Rum Butter Toddy cocktail containing Runny honey, Unsalted butter, Flor de Caña 4 Year Old Añejo Oro Rum, Freshly grated nutmeg, Boiling water in a Toddy.

Curiada Ingredients

2.00 fl oz Flor de Caña 4 Year Old Añejo Oro Rum or alternative

Other Ingredients

2.00 spoon Runny honey
1.00 knob Unsalted butter
1.00 spoon Freshly grated nutmeg
Top up with Boiling water

Directions

Warm toddy glass
Place bar spoon loaded with honey in warmed glass
Add other ingredients
Stir until honey and butter are dissolved
Garnish with cinnamon stick and lemon slice studded with cloves

Cocktail Description

Imagine holding winter between your palms—a Hot Buttered Rum Cocktail delivers exactly that sensation, with rich, golden warmth that soothes from the inside out.

This classic cold-weather cocktail combines the deep caramel notes of aged Puerto Rican rum with the luscious richness of melted butter and honey, creating a silky-smooth concoction that coats your palate with comforting sweetness and subtle spice. The freshly grated nutmeg adds aromatic complexity while the cinnamon stick and clove-studded lemon garnish contribute both visual appeal and a gentle citrus-spice perfume with each sip. Perfect for chilly evenings, post-ski gatherings, or when fighting off the first hints of a winter cold, this toddy requires minimal bartending skills—just careful attention to proper stirring to ensure the honey and butter fully dissolve. Wonderfully versatile with food, it pairs beautifully with hearty desserts like apple pie or gingerbread, but also complements savory comfort foods such as roasted chicken or butternut squash soup.