Day 15 of Christmas Drinks: Hot Buttered Rum

 Hot Buttered Rum


1 tbsp unsalted butter softened to room temperature

1 1/2 tbsp packed brown sugar

1/8 tsp ground cinnamon

1/8 tsp ground nutmeg

1/8 tsp ground allspice

1/8 tsp pure vanilla extract

2 oz spiced rum

4 oz hot water

cinnamon stick for garnish

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