Hot Buttered Apple Cider with Rum
Rating
4.43 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
8 servings
- 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- Half-gallon (64 ounces) all natural apple cider
- 12 oz. Rum (or apple brandy)
- Cinnamon sticks (optional)
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Preparation
Step 1
In a medium bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Mash with a spoon until evenly combined.
Step 2
Bring the apple cider to a simmer over medium heat in a large pot, then turn the heat down to low. Gradually add the butter mixture, whisking until the butter is melted.
Step 3
Ladle the buttered cider into mugs. Top each drink off with a shot of rum and garnish with a cinnamon stick, if desired. Serve hot.
Step 4
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Chef's notes
Originally planned to share a basic spiked cider recipe, but improved by combining it with hot buttered rum, a classic holiday cocktail.
