Easy Hot Buttered Rum Crock Pot Recipe (2024)

Warm up with this Hot Buttered Rum CrockPot Recipe! It gets so cold in Spokane, and I dream of spring and warmer weather as soon as the temperatures fall from sweater to snowsuit weather. I know it isn't Christmas, but I can't help myself.

Hot Buttered Rum Crock Pot Recipe

I make many CrockPot recipes and play with new ones to distract myself from the cold, dreary weather! I am so excited to share them with you soon! But first, we have to talk about this Hot Buttered Rum Crock Pot Recipe!

I love how easy it is to make and serve for a holiday party or a cold winter day. You can make this hot buttered rum batter a week or two before your party and store it in the fridge.

The freezer method is excellent when you have time to prep early and want to have it ready as needed. It keeps well in the freezer for a big batch that lasts throughout the winter.

I know it doesn't make the snow and cold temperatures disappear, but it does warm you up.

Ingredients

Here is a quick overview of the simple ingredients needed to make an epic CrockPot Hot Buttered Rum Recipe! The printable recipe card at the bottom of the post includes specific measurements and step-by-step instructions.

• Unsalted Butter
• Dark Brown Sugar
• Dark Rum/Spiced Rum
• Vanilla Extract
• Ground Cinnamon
• Ground Ginger
• Ground Cloves
• Apple Cider or Apple Juice

Garnish - a dollop of whipped cream, cinnamon sticks

Equipment Needed

• CrockPot
• Whisk (Manual or Electric)
• Airtight Storage Container

How to Make CrockPot Hot Buttered Rum

I've included complete instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, but here's a quick version.

1. Beat butter, sugar, rum, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves until smooth.
2. Transfer the mixture to an airtight container for storage.
3. Place butter mixture and cider in the CrockPot.
4. Cover and cook
5. Stir before serving. Pour into mugs and garnish with a cinnamon stick.

Preparation and Storage

Make Ahead: Making this CrockPot Hot Buttered Rum beforehand is a breeze! Follow the instructions through step 2, then freeze the mixture or refrigerate it and continue at step 3 on the day you serve it.

Storage: Store the rum mixture in the refrigerator and any prepared leftovers in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

Freezing/How to Freeze: Freeze leftovers in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to six months.

How to Reheat: We like reheating this warming winter libation in the CrockPot to keep the temperature set to warm in case anyone wants seconds. Thaw frozen leftovers overnight in the fridge to ensure they reheat evenly.

Recipe Variations

Substitutions:

We like dark brown sugar in this recipe for the deep molasses flavor it imparts into this CrockPot Hot Buttered Rum. However, you can use light brown sugar if you don’t have the dark brown variety.

Spiced dark rum and dark rum are interchangeable in this recipe; it depends on how flavored you like your hot buttered rum.

Vegetarian Option: This recipe is vegetarian-friendly!

Vegan Option: Vegans should replace unsalted butter with a plant-based alternative to make this beverage vegan-friendly.

Gluten-Free: Gluten-free drinkers, rejoice! The ingredients in this recipe are naturally gluten-free.

Alcohol-Free Option: Swap the dark rum with a zero-alcohol alternative to make a virgin Hot Buttered Rum.

Smaller Serving Size + Larger Group/More Servings: The written recipe makes 25 servings. Scale it up or down to your desired yield, keeping in mind that you may need to work in batches if you scale up.

Sugar-Free: The written recipe makes 19 grams of sugar per serving. Replace the dark brown sugar and apple cider with sugar-free alternatives to make it sugar-free.

Tips for the Best CrockPot Hot Buttered Rum

• As shown in the recipe photos, we like serving this beverage in Irish coffee glasses that allow you to enjoy its warm caramel hues while keeping your hands safe from the heat. However, you can use regular mugs with handles if you don’t have these glasses.
• Top each mug or glass with whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg for a winning presentation that’ll rival your local craft cocktail bar.
• Nutrition information, including calories, protein, calcium, carbohydrates, fiber, vitamin c, potassium, cholesterol, sodium, trans fat, monounsaturated fat, polyunsaturated fat, and more, will vary depending on the products used.

What to Serve with CrockPot Hot Buttered Rum

Beat the winter chill and stay cozy by the fireplace with a piping-hot mug of our homemade CrockPot Hot Buttered Rum. Serve it for any wintertime feast, from breakfast to dinner and afterward, especially if you plan to stay up past midnight and wait for Santa.

Sides: Cheddar Bay Sausage Biscuits, Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Smokies, Cheesy Green Beans, Apple Stuffing, Sausage Breakfast Biscuit Cups, Cranberry Salsa, Pineapple Stuffing

Main Dishes: Easy German Apple Pancake, Broccoli Casserole, Sweet Potato Casserole with Candied Yams, CrockPot Ham, CrockPot Coke Glazed Ham, Bourbon Baked Ham

Desserts: 4 Ingredient Christmas Crack, Sugared Cranberries, Easy Holiday Reindeer Chow, Grinch Bark, Watergate Salad, Cherry Cheesecake Dip, Hot Chocolate Dip

Drinks: CrockPot White Hot Chocolate, Baileys Hot Chocolate, Grinch Jello Shots, Fireball Jello Shots, Peppermint Patty Shot, Cranberry Mimosa, Three Wise Men Shot, Polar Bear Shot

When to Serve

• Holiday parties
• Christmas Party
• Holiday Brunch
• Christmas Breakfast
• Après Ski

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Recipe originally shared on February 7, 2014. Updated October 2020.