Nothing is better than hot buttered rum on a cold winter night — it’s a scientifically proven fact.
So what could be a better hostess gift for all of the late fall and winter parties to come?
This particular recipe is perfect, because the mix can be wrapped in parchment and delivered with a bottle of rum.
Conveniently, then… your friends will have all the tools they need to drink it that night.
… and naturally, to share with their thoughtful friend.
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
2 cups light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
Bottle dark rum
Boiling water or apple cider
Cream together butter, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt and vanilla. Roll out into a cylinder (pictured above), wrap in parchment paper, and freeze until firm. Give wrapped mixture as a gift, or pull out whenever you want a cup.
When ready, slice off about 2 tablespoons of the butter mixture into a small mug. Pour 2-3 ounces of rum into each mug and top with boiling water or apple cider. Serve immediately.
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