Ingredients

For the Batter:

2/3 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

1/4 cup honey

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Pinch of salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Each Cocktail

2/3 cup hot water

2 tablespoons (1 ounce) batter, plus more to taste

2 ounces dark rum

Sweetened whipped cream and ground nutmeg, for garnish

Instructions

To make the batter: 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 and stir in the vanilla.

To make each cocktail, combine the hot water with the batter in a mug, and then stir vigorously to combine.

Add in the rum and stir to combine. Taste, and add additional batter if you like it a bit sweeter or spicier.

Top with a large dollop of whipped cream and fresh grated nutmeg.

Notes

Don’t be tempted to skip the whipped cream! As it melts into the drink, it makes it dreamy creamy.