You won’t believe how much butter and sugar go into a typical recipe for Hot Buttered Rum. Hint: It’s the equivalent of 20 chocolate kisses. I know—I was in total shock.

That’s why I decided to whip up a slimmer version that’s just as yummy and cozy as the original. You’ll notice there’s no actual butter in my recipe…that’s because the maple syrup provides a buttery flavor. Cheers!

Try my Chai-Spiced Eggnog for more delicious holiday bevvies.

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Hot “Buttered” Rum

You won’t believe how much butter and sugar go into a typical recipe for Hot Buttered Rum. Hint: It’s the equivalent of 20 chocolate kisses. I know—I was in total shock.
Servings: 1.5 cups
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons rum

Instructions
 

  • Add all the ingredients into the cup with hot water and stir until well combined. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and enjoy.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 140Carbohydrates: 14gProtein: 0gTotal Fat: 0g— Unsaturated Fat: 0g— Saturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 15mgFiber: 0gTotal Sugar: 12g— Natural Sugar: 0g— Added Sugar: 12g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
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