January 7, 2017

Jan 7, 2017

Winter Sports & Cooking Show

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.