Butterscotch Bubbler

This hot butterbeer cocktail is a delightful twist on the classic hot buttered rum, featuring a homemade butterscotch sauce that infuses richness and warmth. The combination of butter, brown sugar, cream, and whiskey creates a velvety, sweet elixir that's perfect for cozy winter evenings. When blended with seltzer, the magical bubbling and foaming add a touch of whimsy to this comforting concoction.

Butterscotch Bubbler

A delightful twist on the classic hot buttered rum, this cocktail features a homemade butterscotch sauce blended with whiskey and seltzer for a rich, warming elixir with a touch of whimsy.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 oz. maple whiskey or bourbon
  • 1/2 cup plain seltzer

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, melt the butter and add the brown sugar. Simmer and whisk until smooth and slightly lighter in color.
  2. Whisk in the cream and cook until the sauce thickens, then remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and salt.
  3. In a separate saucepan, warm the whiskey (or bourbon) and seltzer until simmering.
  4. Whisk the whiskey and seltzer mixture into the butterscotch sauce and watch the drink magically bubble and foam.
  5. Pour into a heatproof glass and serve immediately.