Hot Buttered Rum

 Hot Buttered Rum

It's the heart-warming cocktail to serve at get-togethers during cooler seasons. Rich, comforting and delicious, Lauren Mote's rumbelievable drink will re-energise your guests before they head back home. Hot Buttered Rum 

Ingredients 

Serves:  1      

45mlDark rum      

1barspoonUnsalted butter      

30mlVanilla syrup*      

2dashesAromatic bitters (optional)      

120mlHot water      

1Lemon peel  

1.8 units of alcohol per serve 

Equipment      

1 x Irish coffee glass      

1 x Streamer pitcher      

1 x Pot  

Method     

 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    

 Stir & Steam    

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

  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.