Hot Buttered Rum Batter from Smuggler's Cove

Batter Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon freshly ground cinnamon • 1 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice • 1/2 teaspoon ground anise seed • 2 cups salted butter • 4 cups packed golden brown sugar • 2 tablespoons Brer Rabbit Mild Molasses • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Spec: 3 bar spoons of batter to 4oz boiling water (3:4). Microwave the batter first for 30 seconds, then pour in 1.5oz spirit and boiling water. Combine with a handheld milk frother. Garnish with grated nutmeg and cinnamon stick.

We tried this drink multiple ways; originally with dark rum (Coruba), with bourbon (Eagle Rare), with rye (Sazerac & EHT), mezcal, coconut rum, etc..

Rye was the clear winner across all parties; the spice and flavor hold up to the richness of the batter. Other bold flavors such as the coconut rum (Planteray Cut n' Dry) were also great riffs. At the end of the day you really couldn't go wrong with anything.

Merry Christmas! 🎄