Hot Buttered Rum Cider

One of my favourite memories involves hot buttered rum cider. It was during Christmas holidays and the kids and the rest of the guests had all (finally) gone to bed. My mom, sister and I sat by the fireplace, quietly sipping our hot buttered rums enjoying the warmth and crackle of the fire… and the peaceful silence.

With it’s blend of aromatic spices, creamy butter and sweet brown sugar – this hot buttered rum apple cider recipe is sure to warm you from the inside out.

hot buttered rum apple cider

The buttered rum batter can be made ahead of time. In fact, it tastes better if the flavours have a chance to blend for 24-48hrs in the fridge before using them in the hot apple cider. And then you can have it on hand anytime the mood strikes!

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Ingredients for Buttered Rum Batter

buttered rum batter
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. teaspoons nutmeg
  • 1 tsp. allspice
  • 1/2 tsp. ginger
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp. honey

Directions for making the Buttered Rum Batter

Cream together all the ingredients except the brown sugar and honey until light and fluffy. Add the brown sugar and honey to the batter and mix until well combined. Store in airtight container in fridge until ready to use.

To make the Hot Buttered Rum Apple Cider

Scoop 2 tsp of the butter mix into a mug, add warmed apple cider and stir until butter mix is dissolved. Add 1 oz. of spiced dark rum and stir. Garnish with cinnamon stick and apple slice.

Joyful Hostess Tip: Melt this buttered rum batter and drizzle on popcorn for an extra sweet treat! Or make some extra batter and store in small mason jars to give as hostess gifts along with some local apple cider.