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Hot Buttered Rum
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 4 cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup dark rum
Here’s how to do it:
Bring water, cider, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to a boil in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart saucepan over moderately high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, whisking occasionally, 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in rum. Serve hot and add one clove per mug.
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