Warm, spiced hot buttered bourbon is a Southern take on a classic winter drink.

The secret to making hot buttered bourbon is in the creamy and rich spice batter.

Packed in a jar it also makes a great hostess gift for holiday parties.

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Ingredients for Hot Buttered Bourbon

You’ll need two sets of ingredients for this drink.

The first is for the spice batter.

For the cocktail, you’ll need a few other things, too.

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You’ll do that by blending softened butter with brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice mix.

This batter can be scooped into a jar or other airtight container and stored in the fridge for weeks.

A smooth, sippable bourbon is a good choice here.

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Scoop them into an airtight container or pitcher covered with plastic wrap.

Store in the fridge up to 3 days.

)hot water(or more, to taste)

1/4cup(2 oz.

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Store in a jar in the refrigerator until ready to use.

To serve Hot Buttered Bourbon:

Place 1 tablespoon of the Spice Paste in a mug.

Add the hot water and stir until combined.

Southern Living Hot Buttered Bourbon adding the water to the spice paste

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Stir in the bourbon.

Garnish with a cinnamon stick.

Southern Living Hot Buttered Bourbon stirring in the bourbon

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Southern Living Hot Buttered Bourbon garnishing with a cinnamon stick

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