Food & Cooking Recipes Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes Spiced Hot Buttered Rum Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 17, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Bryan Gardner Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Yield: 1 drink Give the classic holiday drink an extra kick by making your own cocktail syrup with cinnamon, cardamom, vanilla, and cayenne. Ingredients 1 ounce Spicy Cinnamon Syrup 1 ounce dark rum 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice ½ cup boiling water 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Cinnamon stick, for serving Directions Add syrup, rum, and lemon juice to a mug. Top with boiling water and butter; stir until melted. Serve with a cinnamon stick. Rate it Print