I finished my cookbook!!
Well, most of it anyways. I just finished my final edit of the writing and now the copyeditors have it. (I'm told that they are the lovely people who make sure to cross the T's and dot the I's, kinda thing). I also just finished all the food photography! That's over 100 recipes written, tested (multiple times), and photographed. Feeling pre-tay relaxed and happy today. Hence the booze.
I still have some little things to do, because: hello, my name is Sam, and I'm a control freak. I will be drawing a couple of pages as the artist in me needs to escape, and there are some selfies that need to be done... sounds silly, but it's true. Part of my job is to take selfies... things I never thought I would say in my life. Anyways, the VAST majority of the book is done and I am so incredibly happy about it. It's gonna be good friends!
In celebration, I decided that I'm not going to cook this week. This cook needs a break! Well, at least I'm not going to write down, measure, test, make look pretty, and photograph. So clearly, cocktails are in order.
I admit, I mainly made this recipe because I spotted The Kraken rum and fell in love with the design. I mean who puts an octopus drawing on a rum bottle? Maybe the same kind of person who puts a chicken drawing on a blog.
Anyways, it was clearly too cute to pass up, and after a check with my Vegaholic app it got the vegan ok. So I had an extensive chat with the liquor store dude about the different flavours of rum and what they are appropriate for, (who still ID'd me- eat your veggies folks). I picked up this bottle and wandered home wondering what in the wold I was going to do with it. Sometimes it feels good to not be organized and let creativity flow. The octopus inspired me.
Then it struck me, VEGAN HOT BUTTERED RUM!
With the holidays right around the corner, I knew this would be the perfect treat. Dudes, seriously. This stuff is dangerously good. It's full of spice, rum, and creamy, buttery, sweetness. I'm warning you, dangerously good I say. Holy smokes, that octopus and I are going to have one mighty fine holiday season. Cheers buddy! And cheers to you my friends.
No giant pots of butter and rum going on here. That would be way too dangerous, (see above). This vegan hot buttered rum recipe is made for two.
To begin, divide the vegan butter, brown sugar, and spices among two small mugs or teacups. Use a fork to mash it all together.
Pour a shot of the rum into each mug, then heat up the plant-based milk and water together until simmering and divide among the two mugs. Stir to dissolve the brown sugar. Now if you like, add a dollop of coconut cream on top and an extra sprinkle of cinnamon. Pure, creamy, adult bliss this stuff is. Cheers!
Vegan Hot Buttered Rum
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Vegan Butter (I used Earth Balance)
- ⅛ teaspoon Cinnamon
- 2 Tiny Pinches Nutmeg
- 2 Ounces Spiced Rum (I used Kraken)
- ⅔ Cup of your favourite plant-based milk (I used soy)
- ⅔ Cup Water
- 2 Dollops of Coconut Whipped Cream (optional)
Instructions
- Divide the brown butter, vegan butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg among 2 mugs. Use a fork to mash and mix the mixture together in each much.
- Pour a shot of the rum into each mug, then heat up the plant-based milk and water together until simmering and divide among the two mugs. Stir to dissolve the brown sugar. Now if you like, add a dollop of coconut cream on top and an extra sprinkle of cinnamon. Pure, creamy, adult bliss this stuff is. Cheers!
Notes
Alternatively if you want this recipe to be even creamier, use 1 ⅓ cup hot plant-based milk and skip the water.
Nutrition
Bon Appetegan!
Sam.
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Hazel says
Thank you for a nostalgic trip to my childhood. My dad would make us virgin versions of this drink. I even have the same Kraken rum! I made it to ring in the New Year. Yum!
kay says
Ok, so I don’t know this drink but I’m wondering:Can you replace the coconut cream vegan vanilla ice cream?
Jenny says
So, crazy fact about me... I’m allergic to rum. What can I use instead so that I can enjoy this amazing sounding beverage everyone else gets to enjoy?
Sam Turnbull says
Bourbon would be nice 🙂
Kathy Zuckerman says
I really love all your recipes! In fact, I often get lost on your website. I search for something (and always find it!) but then I see suggestions for other recipies that I might like and...I'm off! I look at all kinds of wonderful things to cook AND EAT!
Thank you for everything!
Kevin says
Just tried this out with Doorly's 12, some fancy brown sugar, and Miyoko's cultured vegan butter. Delightful! Thanks!
I'm curious, if you wanted to use maple syrup in place of or addition to the brown sugar, how much of each would you use? I found some cool bourbon-barrel aged maple syrup at TJ's that I think would go well here.
Sam Turnbull says
Ooooh sounds delish!! I would keep the ratio 1 to 1 for the maple syrup/ brown sugar. Enjoy!
Anna says
Oh I loooove this recipe! Sounds and looks absolutely fabulous and I can't wait to try it! Pinning it for sure! Also congrats on finishing cookbook!
Sam Turnbull says
Thank you so much Anna!! I hope you enjoy your Hot Buttered Rum!
Renee says
Congrats on your cookbook success! Looking forward to ordering it as soon as possible!
And omg this drink! I saw it and immediately thought it would be the perfect way to celebrate and melt the stress from a move, and I am thrilled to say it was a total success! I used the Kraken Rum and Silk Dark Chocolate Almond Milk and it gave the drink a spiced hot chocolate feel. Even my boyfriend who is super picky loved it! I bow down to you Sam!
Sam Turnbull says
Thank you so much! I can't wait to share the book with you 🙂
Ooooohhh chocolate almond milk, sounds delish! What a wonderful way to celebrate a move, and glad your boyfriend loved it too!
LInda says
I looked up vegan hot buttered rum, fount this, and I am sipping it in between typing this. SO good. I had everything on hand, but the 'milk', however, I did have coconut coffee 'cream' on hand which I diluted with water to try to sort of copy the milk. It turned out really tasty, and also, I didn't have quite the right amount of brown sugar (probably more like 1T). I'm going to sip on it all afternoon 🙂
Sam Turnbull says
Yay! So happy you enjoyed it Linda! Sounds like a fabulous afternoon 🙂
April Glen says
Congratulations Sam on the completion of your cookbook! What a fabulous way to celebrate, this recipe looks so good, it's a must try it I ever saw one. Maybe come December we will be able to preorder your fabulous book.
Sam Turnbull says
Thank you April! I hope so! I have no idea when pre-orders happen yet! This whole world of publishing is new to me. So fun and exciting. 🙂
Angie Simonsen says
What a great accomplishment!!! It's definitely worth celebrating and it looks like you're doing it right! Carry on!
Sam Turnbull says
Haha, thank you so much Angie! Cheers 🙂
Moira Guthrie says
I can't wait for your cookbook to come out. I am super excited for it. This recipe also is perfectly timed for me because the weather just turned. Will try it this week!
Sam Turnbull says
I can't wait either! I hate that it takes so long, I just want to share all the recipes with you guys!! I hope you love the drink. Cheers!
marlis lindsay says
Congratulations on completing, almost, the cookbook, Samie. You are making your parents proud, and hopefully making yourself happy, and successful. I would like to order a copy when it is available please.
The rum drink is something I will try. The rum I have is amber rum -- not too sweet, not spicy. Should be good for this recipe.
I look forward to hearing what's next for you....
Sam Turnbull says
Thanks so much Marlis! The rents and I are celebrating tonight by going to a fancy vegan restaurant 🙂
Enjoy the drink!
shan says
Congrats! Are you going to Planta??
Sam Turnbull says
I did indeed! The story is on my Snapchat and Instagram 🙂