Hot Buttered Brandy (Drink Recipe with Brandy)
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A boozy drink recipe with brandy. Made with butter, brown sugar, and warm winter spices, this hot buttered brandy makes a comforting beverage for a cold evening. Simply melt the butter, sugar, and spices together in a pan on the stovetop, then add boiling water and your brandy of choice. To finish, portion into mugs, garnish as desired, and enjoy all winter long!
Why Make This Drink Recipe with Brandy?
When the temperature drops, it’s time to break out aaaalll of the warm and boozy winter beverages—think mulled wine, red wine hot chocolate, hot toddies, and of course, my hot buttered brandy. This twist on hot buttered rum requires just seven ingredients: butter (of course!), dark brown sugar, spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves, plus boiling water and your favorite brandy. The best part? It’s incredibly easy to make, comes together in about five minutes, and relies on staples you probably already have in the pantry.
As written, this hot buttered brandy recipe yields enough for two or three people, but it’s easy to double or triple if you’re hosting a crowd. For parties, I love keeping this warm in a slow cooker so guests can ladle up a mug whenever they like. I suggest garnishing with a whole cinnamon stick, which doubles as a festive stirrer.
Ingredients for Making Hot Buttered Brandy
- Unsalted Butter – Choose a good-tasting, unsalted butter to put the “buttered” in this hot buttered brandy!
- Dark Brown Sugar – I enjoy the deep caramel notes of dark brown sugar, but light brown will also work.
- Ground Spices – You’ll need ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. If desired, you can also add a pinch of ground cardamom or allspice to the blend.
- Brandy – I used about 120 milliliters, or 1/2 cup, of brandy. You can adjust the brandy (and the boiling water) to taste, depending on the level of booziness you prefer.
- Cinnamon Sticks – Optional, but I love to garnish (and stir) my hot buttered brandy with a whole cinnamon stick.
Hot Buttered Brandy (Drink Recipe with Brandy)
- Total Time5 minutes
- Yield2-3 servings 1x
Made with butter, brown sugar, and warm winter spices, this hot buttered brandy makes a comforting beverage for a cold winter evening.
Ingredients
56 grams unsalted butter, softened (4 tablespoons)
50 grams dark brown sugar (1/4 cup, packed)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
Pinch ground nutmeg
Pinch ground cloves
180 milliliters boiling water (3/4 cup), or to taste
120 milliliters brandy (1/2 cup)
Whole cinnamon sticks, to garnish
Instructions
In a small saucepan, melt the butter, brown sugar, and spices over low heat. Stir until the butter and sugar melt, then remove from heat.
Stir in boiling water and brandy.
Portion into mugs. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Serve immediately.
Serving and Garnishing Hot Buttered Brandy
This hot buttered brandy tastes great all by itself, but is also the perfect canvas for festive garnishes. Some ideas include: cinnamon sticks; whole star anise pods; grated nutmeg or ground cinnamon; whipped cream; or a whole dried orange slice on the rim of the glass.
Other Cozy Winter Beverages You Might Enjoy
Red Wine Hot Chocolate
Baileys White Hot Chocolate
Mulled White Wine
Cardamom Tea
And if you do make these, or any of my recipes, don’t forget to tag me @bastecutfold or use the hashtag #bastecutfold on Instagram. I always love to see what you’re making!
