Vanilla Chai Hot Buttered Rum

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-20 · Updated 2026-05-20

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A cozy hot buttered rum featuring fragrant chai spices and smooth vanilla, perfect for cold evenings or festive gatherings. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together dark rum, hot brewed chai tea, unsalted butter for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 8 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 250 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 oz dark rum
6 oz hot brewed chai tea
1 tsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp brown sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
a pinch ground nutmeg
1 cinnamon stick

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Instructions

Step 1: In a preheated heatproof glass mug, combine 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp unsalted butter, and 1/4 tsp vanilla extract.
Step 2: Pour in 2 oz dark rum.
Step 3: Slowly add 6 oz hot brewed chai tea, stirring gently until the butter and sugar dissolve completely.
Step 4: Sprinkle a pinch of ground nutmeg over the top.
Step 5: Garnish by resting a cinnamon stick in the mug for aroma and stirring.
Step 6: Serve immediately while hot, perfect for sipping slowly.