Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Hot Buttered Rum

For a chilly game day, keep warm with this tasty hot drink.  It takes work, but it gets rave reviews - I bet it will be a huge tailgating hit!

  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick

  • 3 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup bourbon
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Ground nutmeg
Bring first 5 ingredients to simmer in medium saucepan. Remove from heat; cover and let steep 15 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons chilled butter to saucepan; bring to simmer. Remove from heat. Stir in bourbon and lemon juice. Strain into large measuring cup. Divide hot cider among 4 mugs. Cut 1 tablespoon butter into 4 pieces. Add 1 piece to each mug. Sprinkle nutmeg over.

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