Ingredients
1stickunsalted butter,(½ cup), softened
¼cupdark brown sugar,packed
1½tspground cinnamon
1tspground nutmeg
¼tspground cloves
⅛tspsalt
64ozall natural apple cider
rum,or apple brandy
cinnamon sticks,optional
Preparation
In a medium bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Mash with a spoon until evenly combined.
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.
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.
