Hot Buttered Rum
Serves 1
Early American politicians used this drink to butter up voters.
Serves 1
1 twist of lemon peel
3 whole cloves
2 ounces dark rum
1 T brown sugar
⅔ C apple cider
1 T butter
1 cinnamon stick
Nutmeg for garnish
Push the cloves into the lemon peel. Combine peel, rum, and brown sugar in a mug. Bring cider to a simmer over medium heat. Pour over the mixture in the mug. Add the butter and stir with the cinnamon stick. Dust lightly with nutmeg and serve.