Hot Buttered Rum

Take the chill off a cold winter's day with a mug-full of hot buttered rum. We make ours extra special with the addition of apple cider. Rum can be omitted for a non-alcoholic version.
Originally published December, 2009
Recipes by Paula Bowman
Photo by Edward Pond

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 4 1/2 cups apple cider or hot water
• 6 (6-inch) cinnamon sticks
• 1 1/2 cups (12 oz) spiced rum or dark rum

1. In a small bowl, cream butter, honey and cloves together until smooth and chill.
2. In a medium saucepan, bring apple cider to a boil.
3. Place a cinnamon stick in each of 6 heatproof glasses or mugs. Add 1/4 cup rum and 3/4 cup hot apple cider to each glass. Divide butter mixture into 6 (about 1 rounded teaspoon each) and add to each glass. Stir with cinnamon stick and serve.