Name: Hot Butterbeer Cocktail
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed; 0.5 cup dark brown sugar (see Tip); 0.25 cup heavy cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Pinch of salt; .33333333333 cup maple whiskey or bourbon; 2 cups plain seltzer

Hot Butterbeer Cocktail

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Based on the classic hot buttered rum, this cocktail gets its richness from a saucepan of homemade butterscotch. Don't be intimidated by the process—it's easier than you think. When blended with seltzer, the sweet sauce magically bubbles up into a warming concoction you'll want to drink all winter long.

Casey Barber

Published on December 4, 2020

Hot Butterbeer Cocktail — Photo: Casey Barber

Active Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Egg Free Gluten-Free Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
½ cup dark brown sugar (see Tip)
¼ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
⅓ cup maple whiskey or bourbon
2 cups plain seltzer

Directions

Melt butter in a small (1-quart) heavy-bottomed saucepan. Add brown sugar; bring to a simmer, whisking constantly until the texture goes from the consistency of wet sand to smooth and slightly lighter in color.
Whisk in cream; continue to cook, whisking occasionally, until the sauce thickens, 4 to 5 minutes more. Remove from heat; whisk in vanilla and salt.
Meanwhile, in a separate saucepan, warm whiskey (or bourbon) and seltzer just until simmering. Whisk into the butterscotch mixture and watch the drink magically bubble and foam.
Divide between 4 heatproof glasses and serve immediately.

Tips

Tip: If you prefer your drink less sweet, you can reduce the sugar to 1/3 or 1/4 cup.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

256	Calories
11g	Fat
28g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 256
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 28g	10%
Total Sugars 27g
Protein 1g	2%
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 7g	35%
Cholesterol 32mg	11%
Vitamin A 398IU	8%
Sodium 74mg	3%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.