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Hot Buttered Rum
Ingredients (Yield: 12 servings):

2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
and cut into pieces
1-1/3 cups (packed) brown sugar
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Tiny pinch of ground cloves
1 cup honey

For Each Serving:
1 to 1-1/4 ounces rum
Boiling water

Instructions
Prepare the batter: In a large bowl, cream the butter with the brown sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and honey. Continue to beat until the mixture is completely blended and somewhat fluffy. (The batter will keep several days if refrigerated, but allow it to return to room temperature before using.)

For each serving: Pour the rum into an 8-ounce porcelain coffee mug and fill the mug with boiling water to within an inch of the rim. Top with a large spoonful of the "batter" and serve. If you wish, stir the drink before serving; or leave this to the drinker.