December Recipe Swap - Hot Buttered Rum

This month's recipe swap is all about my favorite Holiday cocktail, The Hot Buttered Rum! This recipe is one of my dad's holiday standards. At past Christmases, we have enjoyed hot buttered rum with our homemade apple cider on Christmas night while we open our stockings. Its a warm, comforting holiday drink and is great when the snow if falling all around you.

Hot Buttered Cider

Ingrediants (per cup)

Rum or Jack Daniels 1oz per 8oz of Cider (pick your posion)

Apple Cider 8-12 oz (I usually pick fresh cider in the refridgerated section)

Cinnamon sticks (1 per cup)

Butter (1 Tbsp per cup)

Everything you need!

If You are making a large batch, I suggest heating all the ingrediants in one pot on the stovetop. Cook until liquid is warm and butter is melted. Do not let it come to a boil.Make sure to stir while heating. This option is great if you are making a batch for a group larger than 5.

You're almost there.

If you are making a small batch, using the microwave is just as easy. Each mug should be heated for approximately 2 minutes, or until butter is almost melted. Stir each mug once heating is done to ensure all the ingrediants are well mixed. Great option for small batches or a cup on your own.

The final touch.

Happy Holidays!