Depending on where you live you might have noticed that it got a bit colder the last couple of weeks.
If that is the case then we have the perfect cocktail for you to keep you nice and warm (toasty) on the inside.
Ingredients:
For the rum batter:
- 1 lb butter
- 1 lb brown sugar
- 1 lb confectioners’ sugar
- 1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp ground nutmeg
For the cocktail:
- 1 orange quartered
- Rimming sugar; half granulated and half brown sugar spread on a plate
- 4 oz. boiling water
- 2 oz. rum
- 2-3 tbsp rum batter
- Whipped cream
- Nutmeg and/or cinnamon stick for garnish
Preparation:
To make the rum mix:
- Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat. Blend in brown sugar and confectioners’ sugar. Remove from heat, and whisk in the ice cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Pour mixture into container(s), seal, and freeze.
Serve Tips:
- Warm the mugs or glasses to be used by filling with hot water; then empty.
- Rim the edge of the mug or glass with the cut orange and dip the rim in the combination of white and brown sugars.
- Squeeze the juice from a quarter of the orange into the mug.
- Fill the mug with the hot water and then add the rum and the batter.
- Stir, top with a dollop of whipped cream (optional) and a sprinkle of nutmeg.