Hot Buttered Rum

Another Holiday favorite!

3/4 c. dark brown sugar, lightly packed
1/2 c. unsalted butter, room temp
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. allspice
2 1/2 c. high quality dark rum*
Whipped cream to garnish

Directions:

In a small bowl, mash the sugar, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and allspice with a fork until well combined.  This spiced butter can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 weeks. 

Bring a kettle of water to a boil; you will need 1/2 cup of water for each drink.  Once the water is boiled, fill each mug with 1/2 cup water and 1/4 cup of rum. 

Stir in a generous tablespoon of the spiced butter until melted.

Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream.

*Look for a rum with a vanilla scent.  Goslings is a good one to try.  If you cannot find, you can just add 1-2 tsp of vanilla to any good quality rum.