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Ingredients:
- 1 lb light brown sugar
- 1/2 lb unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
In a mixing bowl beat together softened butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract and spices until well combined. Refrigerate in an airtight reusable container for up to a month, or place in your freezer until ready to use.
To make Hot Buttered Rum: In a pre-heated coffee mug combine 2 heaping tablespoons batter with 1 1/2 oz. Mount Gay Eclipse Rum. Top with boiling water and stir well to mix. Serve with a spoon.
Hint: It is best to make the batter in advance so the spices have an opportunity to mingle. Be sure to remove batter from refrigerator at least 6 hours prior to serving to allow it to soften. (Cocktail by Tony About Ganim)
About Hot Buttered Rum:
Hot Buttered Rum dates as far back as George Washington's time when according to the American Heritage Cookbook, the drink "found its way into domestic politics." Candidates would provide generous quantities to constituents in order to influence their vote. Today this could water warm-me-up is best utilized for domestic politics on a more intimate scale. Use for infusing a gathering with holiday cheer, as this drink has been known to make the best toes tingle and heart merry. it is also ideal for larger gatherings or holiday celebrations as the batter can be made in quantity ahead of time.
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