Rhea's Hot Buttered Rum
Adapted from Food Network
 

                                                                                                  Jason McCool

  

Ingredients
1 stick salted butter, softened
1- 1 1/2 cups honey or maple syrup, or combination of the two
1 1/2 tsp. Chinese five-spice seasoning
or 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground cloves, 1/4 tsp. ground ginger, and a pinch of nutmeg
1 bottle dark rum
Hot water

Directions
    1) Cream together butter, honey and/or maple syrup, and spices. Refrigerate until firm.

    2) To serve, add 2 Tbs. of the butter mixture to 12 small mugs or heat-resistant glasses

    3) Add 1-2 shots rum

    4) Add 3/4 cup hot water, or enough to fill the mug or glass

    5) Stir until butter and sweetener dissolve.

Rhea Kennedy is the chef behind You are Delicious: Musings, tips and recipes for sustainable eating and a tastier you. You can find more tricks and recipes on her blog.