Hot Buttered Rum

2 oz Dark rum
2 t Butter
1 t Brown sugar
3 oz Water (boiling, approx)
1 pn Cinnamon (as garnish)
Instructions

Mix butter and sugar in warm mug, add rum, top with boiling water; sprinkle with cinnamon.

Notes

Pie spices may be added: nutmeg, mace, cinnamon, allspice.

Cocktail summary
Created by
Colonial Americans
Year
1650's
Is of
unknown authenticity
Reference

http://www.thespir.it/articles/buttered-rum/

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Comments
Dan commented on 11/10/2011:

Curated to make attribution more specific, elaborate on instructions, and add some spice options.