The Govenor's Hot Buttered Coffee

From Gooseberry Patch Holidays at Home by way of Govenor's Inn, Ludlow, VT.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 20

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup sweet unsalted butter
• 2  cups dark brown sugar, packed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1  fluid ounce dark rum
• 1  fluid ounce heavy cream
•  fresh brewed  strong coffee (very hot)
•  whipped cream

Directions

1. Cream butter and sugar; blend in spices.
2. Refrigerate mixture until ready to use.
3. Add a scant tablespoon of butter/spice mixture in a 10-ounce mug.
4. Add rum and heavy cream.
5. Fill mug with coffee.
6. Garnish with whipped cream.
7. Butter/spice mixture is enough for about 20 servings.