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Polar Bear

3.5

(6)

A rich, aromatic (and potent) version of hot buttered rum.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups (packed) golden brown sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
4 cups water
1 1/2 cups dark rum
1 1/2 cups brandy
8 cinnamon sticks

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in food processor. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean. Process until blended. DO AHEAD Butter mixture can be made 1 week ahead. Wrap in plastic and chill.

    Step 2

    Bring 4 cups water to boil in large saucepan. Add rum, brandy, and butter mixture; stir until butter melts. Ladle into mugs and garnish with cinnamon sticks.

TagsHot DrinkBeveragesCocktailAlcoholBrandyRumAmericanNutmegHerbs & SpicesCinnamonVanillaGluten FreeVegetarianEasyQuickSimmerFood ProcessorWinterBon Appétit
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