Hot Buttered Cider with Rum

By Edoo

Ingredients

• 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• Half-gallon (64 ounces) all natural apple cider
• Rum (or apple brandy)
• Cinnamon sticks (optional)

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from onceuponachef.com

Preparation

Step 1

Make the spiced butter by combining the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt in a small bowl. Use a plastic spatula to transfer the butter mixture to the middle of a 12" x 12" piece of plastic wrap. Fold the plastic wrap over the butter mixture and shape into a log, twisting ends to seal closed. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Bring the apple cider to a simmer over medium heat in a large pot, then turn the heat down to low. Remove the spiced butter from the plastic wrap and cut into 1-inch pieces. Add to the hot cider and stir continuously until all the butter is melted.

Ladle the buttered cider into mugs. Top off each drink with a shot of rum and garnish with a cinnamon stick, if desired. Serve hot.