Hot buttered rum is among a family of spiced drinks popular during the holiday season. The drink is made with butter, rum, sugar, and spices, and diluted with hot water which warms it. After a day in brisk winter weather, a hot buttered rum can be a pleasant way to warm up and relax. Usually, hot buttered rum is served in thick ceramic mugs which will retain the heat without cracking. The drink tends to be sweet, with a strong kick from the rum that makes it quite delicious.
Like many hot alcoholic drinks, hot buttered rum has its origins in Europe. Spiced drinks made with various alcohols have been around for thousands of years. Hot buttered rum probably entered the scene in the 1700s, when the potent liquor began to be imported from the Jamaican colonies. When water supplies were potentially dangerous, people often consumed a great deal of alcohol, and came up with creative ways to prepare and serve it. In the winter, warming drinks were vital in poorly insulated, cold buildings. Use your Christmas barware cups to serve this drink. Or glass barware cup will also do just fine.
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