Warm your spirit with this luxurious twist on George Washington's classic Hot Buttered Rum, enhanced with our signature Ixwood Duel Latte Foam for an indulgent finish. Rumor has it, George Washington never slept in Vermont—but after tasting this drink, he probably wishes he had!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups boiling water
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¼ cup Ixwood pure Vermont maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
- Pinch of salt
- 3 oz dark Jamaican rum
- Cinnamon sticks (optional garnish)
Ixwood Duel Latte Foam:
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon Ixwood Duel maple honey infusion
- Dash of vanilla extract
Instructions:
Make the Spiced Butter:
- Combine butter, Ixwood pure Vermont maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt in a small bowl until smooth and creamy
Prepare the Drink:
- Divide the spiced butter evenly between two heat-proof mugs
- Add 1½ oz of dark Jamaican rum to each mug
- Pour 1 cup boiling water into each mug, stirring until the butter and sugar dissolve completely
Prepare Ixwood Duel Latte Foam:
- Warm the milk until steaming but not boiling
- Add Ixwood Duel Maple Honey Infusion, and vanilla extract
- Use a milk frother or vigorously whisk until a thick, velvety foam forms
Assemble and Garnish:
- Gently spoon the Ixwood Duel Latte Foam onto the surface of each prepared Hot Buttered Rum
- Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon and nutmeg
- Add a cinnamon stick to each mug for stirring (optional)
Enjoy the delightful layers of buttery warmth and smooth latte foam—a luxurious twist perfect for cozy evenings!