Food52 Resident Drinks Expert John deBary shares a beverage we all need this winter, a hot buttered rum. The main idea behind this cocktail is the harmony of butter and rum, cushioned by brown sugar with hot water providing the space to expand. In addition to tossing in some warming spices, butter is infused into the rum itself to give a richer dimension of buttery goodness. GET THE RECIPE ►► https://f52.co/3rGtKGlAlso featured in this video Food52 x Dansk Kobenstyle Butter Warmer: https://f52.co/3opiddgW&P Everyday Ice Cube Tray: https://f52.co/3rsjtxqPREP TIME: 13 hours 25 minutesCOOK TIME: 5 minutesMAKES: 1 drinkINGREDIENTSHot Buttered Butter Rum1 1/2 ounces Butter Rum (below), at room temperature1 ounce Butter Batter (below), at room temperatureButter Rum & Butter Batter1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, divided1/2 (12.5-ounce/375-milliliter) bottle dark rum1/2 cup brown sugar, lightly packed1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1/4 to 1/2 small nutmeg, finely gratedSUBSCRIBE TO FOOD52 ►► https://f52.co/2HN7Dp8CONNECT WITH FOOD52Web: https://food52.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/food52Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Food52Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/food52Twitter: https://twitter.com/Food52TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@food52Food52 newsletter: https://f52.co/newsletterABOUT FOOD52As a one-stop shop for joyful living, Food52 connects discerning home cooks with the interests they're passionate about via award-winning food and lifestyle content across platforms. We provide our audience with the recipes and solutions they crave to eat thoughtfully, live joyfully, entertain beautifully, and travel differently.