If you’re last minute shopping got you down and a little chilly, never fear, RUM is here! This is a holiday classic and can also warm your cockles after shoveling snow, shooshing down the slopes, or slowly sipping before the fire in your new Snuggle Set and Slippers from Santa. Merry Christmas!!!
Recipe for Hot Buttered Rum or Hot Toddy Batter
Ingredients:
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 4 oz unsalted butter, room temp
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tsp nutmeg or mace
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/8 tsp salt
In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients thoroughly. Refrigerate in a sealed, air-tight container for up to two months. This mixture can also be frozen for up to one year before using. Makes eight servings.
Preparing a Hot Buttered Rum Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 2 Tbsp refrigerated hot buttered rum batter
- 6 oz boiling water
- 1 1/2 oz dark rum
- 1 Tbsp light cream (optional)
- nutmeg for garnish
In a hot beverage mug, combine hot buttered rum batter with boiling water, stirring well until dissolved. Add in rum and cream, if using. Garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg. Serves one.
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