Hot Buttered Rum

Sunday was the Charleston Christmas Parade, of which I was an enthusiastic participant. I marched with Magar Hatworks, donning a beautiful cocktail hat (gay apparel) and singing Christmas carols (fa la la la la la la la la) to the merry crowd lining the streets. As our (jolly) group strolled along the historic streets of downtown Charleston, we sipped on Hot Buttered Rum to keep us warm, and keep our spirits high.

Hot Buttered Rum
Makes (4) 8 ounce mugs

(1) stick unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup light brown sugar
(1) teaspoon ground ginger
(1) teaspoon ground cinnamon
(4) cinnamon sticks
(1) cup dark Rum (I prefer Mt. Gay from Barbados)
(3) cups boiling water

Mix brown sugar and ground spices with softened butter until well combined, in heat proof pitcher. Add boiling water, stir to melt butter. Divide rum between (4) mugs, add hot butter and water from pitcher.

Serve with cinnamon stick for continued stirring as you sip your drink.

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