Hot Buttered Rum Cider
Hot Buttered Rum Cider is a warm, spiced cocktail combining apple cider, dark rum, and a rich, buttery batter. It typically features warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, and is a popular seasonal drink in North America, especially during autumn and winter. The drink is known for its comforting, indulgent profile, often served in a mug with a dollop of the spiced butter mixture melting on top.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This drink is high in carbohydrates and fat due to the sugar in the cider and the butter in the batter. It provides a quick energy boost from sugars and some fat-soluble vitamins from the butter, with a typical serving containing around 300-400 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 38 g |
| Sodium | 40 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 IU |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 µg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a festive staple at holiday gatherings and ski lodges, embodying cozy winter traditions. Nutritionally, it's unique as a 'dessert cocktail' that blends the antioxidants from apple cider with the richness of dairy fat.
