Hot Buttered Rum Cocktail

By á-174942

Ingredients

• 1 stick unsalted butter softened
• 2 cups light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1 pinch ground cloves
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 bottle dark rum
• Boiling water as needed

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, 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.

This recipe yields 10 to 12 servings.