Hot Buttered Rum Cocktail Recipe

Rum
Author: The Bar Team
Hot Buttered Rum

What you’ll need

Ingredients

Serves:
1
  • 1.5oz
  • Unsalted butter
    1barspoon
  • Vanilla syrup*
    1oz
  • Aromatic bitters (optional) dash
    2dashes
  • Hot water
    4oz
  • Lemon peel
    1

1.8 units of alcohol per serving

Equipment

  • 1 x Irish coffee glass
  • 1 x Streamer pitcher
  • 1 x Pot
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Method

1. Make Vanilla Syrup

Vanilla syrup store-bought or add ½ vanilla bean, add to a pot with 500ml 1:1 simple syrup, bring to a simmer, and shut off the heat. Cover and allow to steep for 4 hours. Strain and use. Store in fridge, use within 7-10 days.

2. Stir & Steam

Strain and pour into an Old Fashioned tumbler with fresh ice.

3. Garnish

Add to a glass and garnish with lemon peel. Express the oils along the top of the cocktail, and then layer the peel across the top of the glass. Serve immediately.

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