Hot Buttered Apple Drink - cooking recipe

Ingredients

SPICE BUTTER
1 1/2 cups butter (softened)
1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
JUICE
1/2 gallon apple juice (or whatever amount you want) or 1/2 gallon cider (or whatever amount you want)

Preparation

In a large bowl beat butter, brown sugar, and spices till light and fluffy.
Cover and store in refrigerator for up to two weeks.
To serve: spoon one rounded tablespoon of spice butter into a mug and fill with 3/4 cup boiling apple juice; stir to blend.
Garnish with lemon slice and cinnamon stick if desired.