• 1 cup dark brown sugar (packed)
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• Salt (dash)

1. Cream the sugar along with the butter (or margarine).
2. Add remaining ingredients
3. blend well into a batter.
4. To serve, put a generous tablespoon of batter in each mug along with 1 1/2 ounces of rum and fill with boiling water.
5. Stir until batter is dissolved.
6. A cinnamon stick can be added to each mug.

This is always a favorite around the holidays and sure to bring a smile to