Coffee Grog

• butter↗2 tablespoons
• brown sugar↗1⁄2 - 1 cup

  (depending on how sweet you like it)

• ground allspice1⁄8 teaspoon
• ground cloves↗1⁄8 teaspoon
• ground nutmeg↗1⁄8 teaspoon
• ground cinnamon↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• dark rum↗1 1⁄2 cups

  (I like Meyer's)

• orange rind↗12 slices
• lemon peel↗12 slices
• heavy cream or 1 1/2 cups half-and-half↗1 1⁄2 cups
• coffee↗9 cups

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.

2. 2

   Blend in the sugar, spices, and rum.

3. 3

   Allow mixture to cool.

4. 4

   Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator until ready to use.

5. 5

   Place one piece of orange peel and one piece of lemon peel into each mug.

6. 6

   Mix 3/4 cup coffee and 2 tablespoons cream together with 2 tablespoons of the spiced rum mixture in each mug (only 1 teaspoon of the spice mixture if you subbed extract for the rum).

7. 7

   Top with whipped cream, if desired.