"Hot buttered rum is a classic mixed drink containing brown sugar, butter, various spices, hot water and rum. A few years ago, a friend showed me how to make Hot Buttered Rum. I had never tasted anything quite like it at the time and I loved it. Rich, buttery, warm and loaded to the brim with…..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup butter (softened (add a pinch of salt if the butter is unsalted))
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2 cups light brown sugar
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (freshly ground if possible)
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1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
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pinch ground cloves (about 1/16 teaspoon)
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good quality dark rum
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boiling water
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Optional: half and half or heavy cream (just a splash for each serving)