Cocktail of the Week -- Butter Makes It Better Edition



'Twas two nights before Christmas, when all through the house
Shakers were shaking, as we all got soused.
The big mugs were filled, and we started to hum,
Because when it's cold out, there's nothing better than Hot Buttery Rum.

Ingredients

1 stick unsalted butter, softened
2 cups light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
Pinch of ground cloves
Pinch of salt
1 bottle dark rum
Boiling water

Instructions

In a bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt. Refrigerate until almost firm. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the butter mixture into 12 small mugs. Pour about 3 ounces of rum into each mug (filling about halfway). Top with boiling water (to fill the remaining half), stir well and serve immediately.

Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!