Hot Buttered Rum - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. apple cider or juice
1 1/2 c. water
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1/2 c. dark rum
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
4 Tbsp. butter
4 cinnamon sticks
1 Tbsp. minced crystallized ginger or 1/2 tsp. ground ginger

Preparation

Combine apple cider, water, sugar and ginger in a microwavable bowl.
Microwave on High until sugar dissolves and liquid begins to bubble, 8 to 10 minutes.
Stir in rum and vanilla extract. Swirl in the butter.
Serve hot with a cinnamon stick in each cup.