Coffee Grog

Ingredients

Spiced Sweetened butter

• 8 tablespoons salted butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Grog

• 1 tablespoon spiced sweetened butter
• 1 1/2 ounces dark rum
• 3/4 cup very hot strong brewed coffee (sweetened, if desired)
• whipped cream
• grated orange zest

Directions

1. 1

   Make the butter: in a small bowl, combine all the butter ingredients, beating well with a spoon or stiff spatula to incorporate.

2. 2

   Use immediately or place the butter mixture on a sheet of waxed paper and roll it into a log shape about the side of the original stick of butter, twisting the paper together at the ends to smooth out the log; the butter will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

3. 3

   The grog: put 1 tablespoon Spiced Sweetened Butter in a mug or Irish coffee glass; add the rum and coffee; stir to partially melt the butter.

4. 4

   Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with orange zest; serve immediately.