Hot Buttered Rum - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 qt. boiling water
1/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 1/2 c. dark rum
6 tsp. butter or margarine
6 cinnamon sticks (optional)

Preparation

In large bowl combine 1 1/2 cups water and the sugar; stir until sugar dissolves.
Stir in the rum and remaining water.
Pour into 6 heatproof mugs.
Add 1 teaspoon butter to each cup.
Garnish with cinnamon stick.
Serves 6.