If winter evenings had a flavor, this would be it. The Peach Chamomile Butter Rum, made with our Evening Peach Orchard Herbal Tea, is a soft, golden cocktail that feels like dessert and nightcap in one. It’s creamy, fragrant, and gently spiced, with the honeyed calm of chamomile and the mellow sweetness of peach.
This twist on the classic hot buttered rum trades heavy spice for subtle floral warmth. The result is smooth and soothing — a drink that melts the edges off a long day and invites you to linger by the fire a little longer.
The Inspiration
The Evening Peach Orchard Tea was designed as a sleep-friendly, caffeine-free blend with chamomile, lemon balm, and peaches for natural sweetness. It’s delicate and calming on its own, but when paired with butter, brown sugar, and a touch of rum, it transforms into something cozy and luxurious.
Think of it as comfort in liquid form — a Southern nod to hot buttered rum with the softness of tea and the aroma of an orchard at sunset.
Peach Chamomile Butter Rum Recipe
Servings: 2
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1½ cups brewed Evening Peach Orchard Herbal Tea
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or maple syrup
- 1 ounce dark or spiced rum per serving (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg
- Garnish: peach slice or cinnamon stick
Instructions:
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Brew the tea:
Steep 2 tablespoons of Evening Peach Orchard tea in 1½ cups of hot water for 10 minutes. Strain and set aside. -
Make the butter base:
In a small saucepan, melt butter with brown sugar over low heat until it forms a smooth syrup. Stir in vanilla and a pinch of cinnamon. -
Combine:
Pour the brewed tea into the saucepan and whisk until fully combined. Taste and adjust sweetness as desired. -
Add the rum:
If making the cocktail version, stir in rum just before serving. -
Serve:
Pour into mugs and garnish with a cinnamon stick or a thin slice of peach. Serve hot.
Flavor Notes
The chamomile and lemon balm in the tea create a soothing herbal backdrop, while the peach adds mellow fruitiness that blends beautifully with the butter and brown sugar. The rum deepens the flavor without overpowering it, making this drink rich but balanced.
It’s the perfect choice for a quiet evening, a small gathering, or as a gentle alternative to eggnog. The texture is velvety, the aroma pure comfort, and the flavor unfolds in layers — first buttery, then floral, then softly sweet.
Optional Variations
- Mocktail Version: Skip the rum and add a few drops of almond or vanilla extract for a dessert-like flavor.
- Coconut Twist: Replace butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free variation.
- Spiced Version: Add a dash of allspice or clove to the butter syrup for extra warmth.
The Cozy Ritual
There’s something deeply grounding about stirring butter into warm tea — a moment that slows time just a little. The Peach Chamomile Butter Rum turns that moment into ritual.
Whether you serve it as a nightcap for guests or as your own end-of-day indulgence, it carries the essence of Evening Peach Orchard Tea: peace, balance, and comfort.
