Alex Luck//Hearst Owned

Hot Buttered Rum

Swap the lemon zest for clementine, for an extra seasonal twist. Spices such as clove and star anise would work well, too.

Try our rich and warming cocktail this Christmas. Butter, lemon and sugar are heated together and then finished off with a glug of rum. Delicious!

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Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Cal/Serv:

218

Ingredients

1. Step 1In a medium pan, heat butter, sugar, the lemon zest and cinnamon stick over low heat, stirring occasionally, until butter and sugar are melted and combined. Remove from heat and stir in dark rum. Pass through a fine sieve, discarding cinnamon and lemon. Divide between 8 heatproof glasses or mugs and top up with a little hot water. Grate over some nutmeg and garnish with cinnamon sticks, if you like.