In case you’ve been living under a rock, Kamala Harris is the first Black and South Asian woman to nominated to a major party’s ticket in United States history. That’s major and should be celebrated! Meet “Kamala’s Cocktail,” hot buttered rum deliciousness.
Kamala’s mother was from India and her father is from Jamaica, so this cocktail infuses aspects of both cultures. It includes several delicious spices including cardamom, a typical spice used in Indian dishes and Appleton Rum, authentic Jamaican rum. This cocktail certainly packs a punch!
Ingredients:
Half stick of unsalted butter
1/4 cup of brown sugar (Swerve is also okay)
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cardamom
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
Pinch of ground cloves
Pinch of salt
2 oz. Appleton Rum
Instructions
Place all of your ingredients out in order of use. (This is important because this process can move quickly.)
Boil 1 cup of water.
Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix with a hand mixer or wooden spoon. Ensure it’s creamy and tastes good to you.
Add a tablespoon of the mixture to your mug. Then add the rum.
The water should be boiling at this point. If it’s not, wait until the water boils and then turn off the stove. Pour enough water in your mug to fill it almost to the top. And be careful! (After all, it is boiling water.)
Place the remainder of the mixture in the refrigerator for up to a month and use at your leisure.
While I’ve listed spices here for you to use, I’d also recommend including spices you enjoy. Maybe even throw in a ginger liqueur for added flavor. This cocktail is delicious and is perfect to enjoy during colder months. Enjoy!
