Hot Buttered Rum

Sip slowly and enjoy this warm and buttery, comforting drink.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 cup butter, softened (no substitutes)
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups French vanilla ice cream, softened
1 1/2 cups (12 ounces) rum
6 cups boiling water

Cooking Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter, both sugars and spices until light and fluffy.
   Beat in the ice cream. Transfer to a container, cover and freeze.
2. To serve: Spoon 1/3 cup frozen ice cream mixture into a mug.
3. Add 1 ounce (1/8 cup) rum and 1/2 cup boiling water. Stir well and serve.

Makes 12 servings.

Creative twist: Try substituting hot coffee for the water or substitute different flavored ice cream such as chocolate.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc.