Hot Buttered Rum Toddy
A Hot Buttered Rum Toddy is a warm, spiced alcoholic beverage traditionally enjoyed during the winter holidays. It's made by mixing dark rum, hot water or cider, a sweetener like brown sugar or honey, and a 'batter' of butter and warm spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. This comforting drink has its roots in colonial American and New England traditions.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-calorie, high-fat beverage, with the majority of its energy coming from the butter and added sugars. It provides minimal protein or fiber, but the spices can offer trace amounts of antioxidants.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 420 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 32 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 29 g |
| Sodium | 45 mg |
| Vitamin A | 270 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin E | 2.1 mg |
| Vitamin K | 3.5 mcg |
| Calcium | 20 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Potassium | 95 mg |
| Magnesium | 8 mg |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg |
Per 1 mug (approx. 300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The drink's unique 'batter' was historically considered a nutritional supplement or tonic in cold climates. Culturally, it's a classic example of a 'wassail' drink, associated with festive toasting and holiday cheer.
