Gluten-Free Hot Buttered Rum Recipe

This is the perfect sipper for entertaining all kinds of eaters!

I’m one of those people who prefers to celebrate Christmas after Thanksgiving. I’m not really sure why, but I think some of it goes back to when I used to work for Nordstrom, a company that doesn’t display their Christmas decor until the day after Thanksgiving as a tradition. I always understood that sentiment and have incorporated it into how I celebrate the season.

That being said… when it’s time to celebrate Christmas… it’s ON. I’m so excited to share this Hot Buttered Rum cocktail with you guys. It’s the perfect sipper for entertaining because it covers all the bases, especially for all those picky eaters and people with allergies because it’s dairy free and gluten free! It’s also just a really lovely, cozy cocktail if you’re snuggling with your boo on the couch and watching Love Actually.

celebrate the holiday season + entertain guests with this amazing cocktail recipe for Hot Buttered Rum that is also gluten free and dairy free! Get the full recipe from Jojotastic.com
celebrate the holiday season + entertain guests with this amazing cocktail recipe for Hot Buttered Rum that is also gluten free and dairy free! Get the full recipe from Jojotastic.com

Gluten-Free Hot Buttered Rum with Clarified Butter

This is the perfect sipper for entertaining all kinds of eaters!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 382 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5-7 ounces boiling water
  • 1-2 ounces rum
  • 8 tablespoons ghee or clarified butter
  • 4 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 4 tablespoons dark brown sugar 
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 

Instructions
 

  • Melt clarified butter in a medium sauce pan on low heat. Once melted, add sugar and maple syrup. Keep stirring and keep heat just below boiling (medium to medium-low heat), continuously stir for 5-7 minutes. Sugar should turn golden brown, then add spices and salt. Continue stirring for about 3-5 minutes.
  • Let mixture cool for about 3 minutes, stirring will help this process. Transfer to a food processor or bullet-style mixer to ensure proper emulsification of sugar and butter. Place the mixture in the fridge for about an hour and then blend it one more time before transferring to a airtight container that can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 weeks or in the freezer for 2-3 months.
  • When making the cocktail, remove butter from fridge and place 1-2 tablespoons into a heat safe mug. Pour 6-8 ounces hot water over butter, mix well, and add rum. 

Nutrition

Calories: 382kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 0.2gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 298mgPotassium: 71mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword christmas, cocktail, fall cocktail, holidays, hot buttered rum
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celebrate the holiday season + entertain guests with this amazing cocktail recipe for Hot Buttered Rum that is also gluten free and dairy free! Get the full recipe from Jojotastic.com

This recipe is one of those that keeps really well, so you can make a batch of the hot butter mix ahead of your party and then just keep it on hand. It’s perfect for those last-minute gatherings!

celebrate the holiday season + entertain guests with this amazing cocktail recipe for Hot Buttered Rum that is also gluten free and dairy free! Get the full recipe from Jojotastic.com

So what do you think?? Will you be sipping on a hot buttered rum this holiday season? Let us know how our recipe works for you!

Photography and styling by Jojotastic. Recipe developed by Claire McAleese for Jojotastic.

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4 Comments

  1. 12.2.17
    De said:

    Butter is dairy. Also, your recipe section says it “makes XYZ cocktails”

    • 12.7.17
      joanna said:

      Hi! This recipe actually calls for clarified butter (or ghee) which is a casein free alternative to regular butter. So it is actually dairy-free! And thanks for pointing out that typo — fixing it now :)

  2. 11.30.16
    Stephanie S. said:

    Does rum usually have gluten in it?

    • 11.30.16
      joanna said:

      Rum is already gluten free, but typically the hot buttered rum mix isn’t!