Hot Buttered Rum (Or Cider, If You Must)

• FOR THE BUTTER MIX:
• 3 sticks Real Butter, Softened
• 2 cups Light Brown Sugar, Packed
• 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon Or More To Taste
• 1 teaspoon Nutmeg, Or More To Taste
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract, or more to taste
• _____
• FOR THE COCKTAIL:
• 1 whole Shot Of Rum
• 8 ounces, fluid Hot Water
• _____
• FOR THE NON-ALCOHOLIC OPTION:
• 8 ounces, fluid Hot Apple Cider

1. Note: for step-by-step instructions and attempts at defending oneself for creating this recipe, see the related blog post link.
2. Mix softened butter and brown sugar together until mostly smooth.
3. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Mix until incorporated.
4. Place mixture in a container and refigerate for at least one hour.
5. To make the boozy cocktail: add a spoonful of the butter mixture to one shot of rum in the bottom of your favorite mug. Pour on hot water till the mug is full. Stir until the butter mixture is melted. Sip. Pass out from joy.
6. To make the non-boozy version: add a spoonful of the butter mixture in the bottom of your favorite mug, pour on hot apple cider, stir till melted. Sip. Have a moment where you believe you are drinking apple pie. Bliss.
7. Enjoy!

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Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/drinks/hot-buttered-rum-or-cider-if-you-must/ (may not work)