Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4-6
Nutritional Information per Serving (1 of 6 servings):

Calories: 263

Total Fat: 8 g

Saturated Fat: 5 g

Carbohydrates: 21 g

Dietary Fiber: 0 g

Sugar: 20 g

Protein: 0 g

Cholesterol: 20 mg

Sodium: 165 mg

Time: Total - 15 minutes; Active - 15 minutes

This cocktail is about blending several bold flavors to complement each other rather than overshadowingrich butter, dark rum, and warming spices. I created this because I adore the taste of a buttered rum Lifesaver candy; it brings back fond memories! The butter lends a smooth texture and highlights the spices and the subtly floral notes of the rum. While you can opt for a high-end rum, dark rum is the most nostalgic choice here. The result is indulgently rich but balanced, perfect for warming you up on a cold evening. Though, I've also enjoyed it even during warm weather...

Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4-6
Nutritional Information per Serving (1 of 6 servings):

Calories: 263

Total Fat: 8 g

Saturated Fat: 5 g

Carbohydrates: 21 g

Dietary Fiber: 0 g

Sugar: 20 g

Protein: 0 g

Cholesterol: 20 mg

Sodium: 165 mg

Time: Total - 15 minutes; Active - 15 minutes

Spiced Butter:

4 tablespoons (2 ounces) unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup dark brown sugar

1 tablespoon blackstrap molasses

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

For the Drinks:

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

10 ounces dark rum

Unsweetened whipped cream, for garnish

Instructions:

To prepare the spiced butter: In a medium bowl, vigorously whisk together the butter, brown sugar, molasses, cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, salt, allspice, and cloves until you have a smooth mixture. Leave at room temperature.

For the drinks: Heat the vanilla and 1/2 cup of water over medium heat in a saucepan until it reaches a boil. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the rum to warm through. Blend in the spiced butter.

Pour into six small mugs or four larger heatproof glasses. Generously top with whipped cream.

A Creative Topping Idea:

If using vanilla beans, scrape out the seeds to use in custards or ice creams. Place the leftover vanilla pod flat on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Dry it in a 180F oven for about 90 minutes to two hours until brittle. Let rest for 30 minutes, then grind it into a powder with a blender. Sprinkle this fragrant vanilla powder atop the whipped cream for an aromatic finishing touch on this or other desserts and drinks.