Description

This old-fashioned cocktail has its origins in the colonial days of the U.S. The recipe hasn't changed much since then and is still creamy and sweet with a buttery vanilla flavor. It will warm you on a cold, winter day and is especially good for the holid

Ingredients

• Batter:
• 2/3 c. brown sugar
• 1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 1/4 c. honey
• 1 t. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 t. ground nutmeg (freshly ground is best)
• 1/4 t. ground cloves
• pinch of salt
• 1 t. vanilla extract
• For Each Cocktail:
• 2/3 c. hot water
• 2 T. (1 oz.) batter, plus more to taste
• 2 oz. dark rum
• sweetened whipped cream, ground nutmeg and cinnamon sticks, for garnish

Steps

1. Batter:
2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, butter, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Heat, stirring frequently, until the butter is completely melted and the sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in the vanilla.
3. For Each Cocktail: