The Story Behind The Butter Makes It Better
When it comes to hot and buttery cocktails in the winter, the Hot Buttered Rum is likely to be the first cocktail that comes to mind. Rather than using rum as its base, this riff, developed by bartender Ali Martin at NYC’s The Up & Up, features three types of alcohol — brandy, tequila reposado, and curaçao — to give the holiday favorite a new twist. The resulting drink is rich, complex, and perfect on a chilly winter afternoon.
