Hot Buttered Rum

By jedrew_52

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup dark rum

Preparation

Step 1

Bring water, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt to a boil in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart saucepan over moderately high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, whisking occasionally, 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in rum. Serve hot