Hot rum with clove oil
10 servings
5 minutes
Hot rum with clove butter is a refined drink of Cuban cuisine that warms the soul and body. Its roots trace back to the traditions of tropical islands where rum symbolizes warmth and freedom. The aroma of cloves, the tenderness of creamy butter, and the caramel sweetness of muscovado create a rich, velvety flavor with subtle spicy notes. Honey adds softness to the drink, balancing sweetness and spiciness. This drink is perfect for cozy evenings, friendly gatherings, or special occasions when you want to feel the warmth of exoticism in a glass. It is served immediately after preparation, revealing its aromatic nuances in clear heat-resistant mugs. This cocktail is not just a drink but a true gastronomic delight that transports you to the atmosphere of old Cuban taverns filled with aromas of rum, honey, and spices.
1
Put cloves and a little sugar in a mortar. Grind as finely as possible.
- Cloves: 2 pieces
- Muscovado sugar: 1 glass
2
Soften the butter at room temperature in a deep bowl. Whip with a mixer until fluffy. Without turning off the mixer, add the sugar with cloves and the remaining sugar. Then pour in the honey in a thin stream.
- Butter: 200 g
- Muscovado sugar: 1 glass
- Cloves: 2 pieces
- Wildflower honey: 0.8 glass
3
The next steps should be done at the table where the guests are seated. Pour 40 ml of rum into heat-resistant transparent mugs and add boiling water, leaving about 3 cm to the edge.
- Rum: 400 ml
4
Put a large tablespoon of clove oil in each cup and serve immediately.
- Butter: 200 g
