Have you ever Googled: "is rum gluten-free?" Believe it or not, all types of pure, distilled rum are gluten-free. Meaning you can celebrate with this Hot Buttered Rum recipe without any fear!
Is rum gluten-free?
Unless gluten is added after distillation, all distilled alcohols are gluten-free. So, yes, rum is gluten-free! Rum is made from sugar cane, making it naturally gluten free.
However, rum brands that add flavorings, spices, colorants, or other ingredients after distillation may include gluten, so make sure to read the label!
Is flavored rum gluten-free?
Flavored rums such as coconut, pineapple, and others are generally gluten-free. However, like regular rums, the distillery could add in ingredients that contain gluten, so make sure to read the labels. The most popular flavored rums: Malibu (coconut), Captain Morgan (spiced) and Bacardi flavored rums are gluten-free.
Want to learn more about gluten-free alcohol?
G-Free Foodie's Gluten-Free Alcoholic Beverage Guide
Gluten-Free Alcoholic Beverage Guide includes a list of gluten-free spirits, plus good information about gluten in alcohol from those in the know.
Wondering If There Is Gluten In Alcohol? Here Are The Answers.
Are you wondering if there is gluten in alcohol? More specifically, is the cocktail you're sipping gluten-free? Get the answers here!
About the Types of Rum:
White rum:
Aside from its sweetness, it has a minimal flavor and is used as the foundation for various cocktail concoctions. Silver or light rum is another name for white rum.
Make this with white rum: Holiday Pomegranate Mojito
Anyone up for a holiday pomegranate mojito? The vibrant colors of this lovely cocktail make everything joyful, plus it's practically a health drink thanks to the antioxidant properties of pomegranate arils and juice. You'll likely need two.
Spiced Rum:
Vanilla, cinnamon, and fruit are the most prominent flavors in spiced rum. Of course, some are sweeter than others, while others are boozier, depending on the brand.
Make this with spiced rum: Warm Sugar Plum Cocktail
Say hello to your new favorite winter cocktail! Warm Sugar Plum mixes a fragrant blend of spices and rum with the rich, sweet, caramel notes of prune juice, making it ideal for a relaxing night at home.
Dark Rum:
Of all the types of rum, dark rum spends the longest time aging. It gets its dark color and rich, smoky-sweet flavor from spending time in wooden casks.
Make this with dark rum: Warm Pumpkin Spice Cocktail
The ultimate warm holiday cocktail recipe is a pumpkin spice cocktail! We all know pumpkin spice is everywhere when fall arrives, but what about a toasty-warm pumpkin spice cocktail? That's a recipe we'd make again and again.
Now that you are free to explore the world of rum-based cocktails, let me introduce you to one of my favorite rum cocktails for fall - Hot Buttered Rum.
Is Hot Buttered Rum gluten-free?
Yes! Since rum is naturally gluten-free, Hot buttered rum is gluten-free as well! The cocktail recipe just adds a few basic ingredients to the rum base.
What is Hot Buttered Rum?
Hot buttered rum is a mixed cocktail made with rum, melted butter, hot water or cider, sugar, and spices. Hot Buttered Rum is a warm winter drink.
What does Hot Buttered Rum taste like?
Hot buttered rum, like spiked apple cider, contains a variety of spices that are combined to create a warm and inviting flavor that's ideal for the winter months. Each sip feels like a cozy sweater moment.
Which rum is best for Hot Buttered Rum?
When making hot buttered rum, make sure you use good dark rum. White or light rum is an ingredient for light, tropical drinks, it will not work for this fall favorite! Dark rum adds richness and depth of flavor to the drink.
Let's make a Hot Buttered Rum: gluten-free!
Hot Buttered Rum
Ingredients
- 1 stick unsalted butter softened (ยฝ cup)
- 2 cups lightย brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ยฝ teaspoon grated nutmeg
- pinch groundย cloves
- pinch salt
- 1 750 ml bottle of dark rum
- boiling water
Instructions
- In a bowl, cream together the butter, sugar,ย cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Refrigerate until almost firm.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the butter mixture into 12 small mugs.
- Pour about 3 ounces of rum into each mug (filling about halfway).
- Top with boiling water (to fill the remaining half), stir well, and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
About specific rum brands:
Is Captain Morgan Spiced Rum Gluten Free?
Yes, Captain Morgan Rum is gluten-free. According to the website and customer service team, all flavors of Captain Morgan Spiced Rum are gluten-free. So, Captain Morgan White Rum is gluten-free, Captain Morgan Coconut Rum is gluten-free, and all other Captain Morgan Rum flavors are gluten-free.
Is Bacardi Rum Gluten Free?
All Bacardi Rum is gluten-free. That includes Bacardi white, gold, black, reserve and spiced rums. All Bacardi flavored rums are gluten-free.
Most Bacardi premixed bottled cocktails and canned cocktails are gluten-free, and are labeled as such. Learn more on the Bacardi website.
If you enjoyed this Fall Rum recipe, here are some other seasonal rum recipes to try out:
Spiked Apple Cider Cocktail
Have you thought about what you'll do with your Thanksgiving leftovers? I sure am! We're toasting to the end of a fantastic feast and kicking our feet up after a day of Black Friday shopping with this Spiked Apple Cider Cocktail made with my leftover applesauce!
Pumpkin Butter Dark & Stormy
This Pumpkin Butter Dark and Stormy is, without a doubt, the ideal cocktail for the fall season! Warming spices, pumpkin butter, zesty citrus, and spiced rum abound in each glass. This festive cocktail is easy to make and even easier to drink!
Cranberry Sauce Dark & Stormy
Don't throw away any leftover cranberry sauce from the holidays! Instead, make a batch of delicious cocktails with it.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rum:
If the bottle/container is sealed and fairly evaporation-free, rum will keep both for up to 6 months.
Rum doesn't need to be refrigerated due to its high alcohol concentration, which keeps it fresh.
The idea that rum is sweet is probably the most common misunderstanding. Even though it is made from molasses or sugar cane juice, rum is not sweeter than any other spirit.ย
Rum is said to have originated in the West Indies and was first recorded in Barbados around 1650.
Rum is best with a splash of water or ice, just like whiskey. Many rums are bottled at greater proofs than most spirits, distilled to 40% alcohol by volume, or 80 proof. Adding ice or a little bit of water to stronger rums will balance it out, so the alcohol aromas don't overwhelm the subtle flavors.
Flavored rums such as coconut, pineapple, and others are generally gluten-free. However, like regular rums, the distillery could add in ingredients that contain gluten, so make sure to read the labels. The most popular flavored rums: Malibu (coconut), Captain Morgan (spiced) and Bacardi flavored rums are gluten-free.
Standard/plain white and dark rum is gluten-free. Unless gluten is added after distillation, all distilled alcohols are gluten-free. Flavored rum may contain gluten, so check the label or company website for details.
Yes, according to their website and customer service team, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum is gluten-free.
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