Weekend Drink: Hot Buttered Rum

This comes courtesy of The Ultimate Tailgater’s Handbook, written by my friends over at TheUltimateTailgater.com.

A classic to keep you warm while you’re out tailgating this weekend.

Hot Buttered Rum

4 ounces dark rum
1 tablespoon butter, plus 1 teaspoon for topping
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
Nutmeg
Powdered cloves
Boiling water
Cinnamon sticks

In a large mug combine the rum, 1 tablespoon butter, brown sugar, and a pinch each of the nutmeg and cloves. Add the boiling water to fill the mug, and stir the contents until the sugar has dissolved. Pour into two serving mugs. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and top with the remaining 1 teaspoon butter.

Makes 2 servings.