This really is A Nice Warm Drink filled with favorite warming spices and flavors that will serve a small party. It is a perfectly warming drink to mix up on cold winter nights, at the cabin, or for holiday gatherings.

It is a simple rum punch that uses orange spiced tea and apple cider for the base and the butter and sugar makes it reminiscent of the classic Hot Buttered Rum.

Prep Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Yield: 1 Punchbowl (16-4 oz servings)

Ingredients:

1 quart water
3 orange spice tea bags
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 cups apple cider
1 1/2 cups Pyrat XO Rum
8 cinnamon sticks
3 teaspoons butter
Cinnamon stick and orange slice for garnish

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients in a large pot or kettle.
Heat to a simmer on the stove, stirring well at first.
Cover and continue simmering for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve by ladling into heated Irish coffee glasses or mugs.