Hot Buttered Cider with Rum

By Edoo

Ingredients

• Half-gallon (64 ounces) all natural apple cider
• 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons
• 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
• Rum (or apple brandy)
• Cinnamon sticks (optional)

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from onceuponachef.com

Preparation

Step 1

Bring the apple cider to a simmer over medium heat in a large pot, then turn the heat down to low. Stir in the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt. Continue stirring until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved.

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