Hot Buttered Rum Cider for Cozy Nights

Ingredients

• 4 cups apple cider
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
• ½ cup dark rum (add to taste)

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, combine apple cider, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
2. Warm over medium heat, stirring until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves (about 5 minutes).
3. Remove from heat and stir in rum.
4. Serve hot in mugs.

Tips & Variations

• Non-alcoholic: Skip the rum for a cozy family-friendly version.
• Fancy finish: Top with whipped cream, a cinnamon stick, or an apple slice for garnish.
• Make-ahead: Mix the butter, brown sugar, and spices into a paste (“buttered rum batter”) and stir into cider whenever you want a quick mug.

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