SANDRA'S HOT BUTTERED RUM MIX
This hot buttered rum mix is a tradition that we serve during our Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season. This particular mix is delicious with/without the rum so everyone can enjoy this warm and comforting drink any time. Yield: Appx. 1 cup of mix Prep: 10 Mins. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup packed, dark brown sugar 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temp 1/4 tsp freshly ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/8 tsp ground cloves Pinch of kosher salt --Light Rum METHOD Place brown sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and salt in a small bowl; blend completely using a smashing-motion. Brown sugar should be completely coated in butter and spices, until it's uniform in color (will take several minutes). Place unused mix in refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to 1 week. HOW TO MAKE A HOT BUTTERED RUM: Preheat an 8 oz. mug by filling it with HOT water, let stand a few minutes, then drain. To the warmed (empty) mug, add 1/2 heaping tablespoon of Hot Butter Rum Mix, 1...