Warm & Cozy Slow Cooker Hot Buttered Rum

There is no better way to warm your soul on a cold day than with this slow cooker hot buttered rum. This recipe is perfect for entertaining, as it can be set up as a self-serve drink bar, allowing guests to customize their cocktails to taste. For those looking for a non-alcoholic option, the sweet spiced buttery mixture from the slow cooker can be enjoyed on its own or with rum extract.

Warm & Cozy Slow Cooker Hot Buttered Rum

A soul-warming slow cooker hot buttered rum that can be customized to taste, with an option for a non-alcoholic version.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick
  • 1 Whole Clove
  • 1 Allspice Berry
  • 1/8 Vanilla Bean (, slit open vertically)
  • 1/8 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2 oz Dark Rum ((or more, as desired))
  • Whipping Cream
  • Freshly Grated Nutmeg
  • Optional for non-alcoholic: Rum Extract

Instructions

  1. In a slow cooker, combine brown sugar, butter, cinnamon stick, cloves, allspice berries, vanilla bean, salt, and water.
  2. Cook on LOW for 5 1/2 hours, then strain the mixture through a fine sieve to remove loose spices and any butter solids.
  3. Return the liquid to the slow cooker to keep warm.
  4. To serve, pour rum (or rum extract) into a mug and top with whipping cream and freshly grated nutmeg.