Hot buttered rum drink

When it's holiday time, a hot buttered rum drink is among the traditional fare served to family and friends for true enjoyment of the season. Although the origins of this drink can be traced to Europe, it has been a part of American celebrations since the 1700 when the importation of rum began. During the early days in America, homes were not always insulated well and hot drinks were vital in the winter.
This wonderful beverage is made by adding butter, rum, sugar, and spices to boiling hot water. To retain the heat of the drink it is usually served in ceramic mugs. Hot buttered rum is a drink that tends to be sweet to the taste that packs a powerful punch from the rum. Together these two ingredients make for a delicious treat to the senses. But this hot drink is unique in the way it is prepared. To make a hot buttered rum drink you start with what is often called a "batter." This can be made ahead of time, frozen and then portioned out as needed.
The classic hot buttered rum batter consists of two cups of light brown sugar, one stick unsalted butter, one teaspoon of cinnamon, one-quarter teaspoon of cloves and one-half teaspoon of nutmeg. Simply blend all the ingredients together well and keep the batter in your freezer until you are ready to use it.
There are several different recipes for the hot buttered rum drink where dark rum that is barrel-aged and dark brown sugar are used to deepen the flavor. Some prefer to add extra spices such as vanilla or mace to enhance the aroma as well.
When you are ready to make a hot buttered rum drink, simply put two tablespoons of the batter in a ceramic mug. Add three ounces of dark or spiced , pour boiling water and stir well to blend all the ingredients. You can garnish your hot buttered rum drink with cinnamon sticks, nutmeg or whipped cream. For best enjoyment, a hot buttered rum drink should be served immediately: as the drink begins to cool the ingredients will separate.
Although the hot buttered rum drink is usually served as a holiday cocktail along with eggnog, this comforting drink is not reserved for the holidays alone; it can be enjoyed any time you want to have a pleasant way to entertain family or friends on a cold winter day. It's the perfect hot drink to enjoy that will help you warm up and relax.
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