Vegan Hot Apple Cider Buttered Rum

Enjoy the warmth and comfort of this vegan take on the traditional Hot Apple Cider Buttered Rum drink. This drink has the rich flavors of apple cider, warm spices, and rum, but it doesnt contain any animal products. Its great for cozy nights in or holiday parties.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups apple cider
• 2 tablespoons vegan butter
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• 4 whole cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 cup dark rum
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup optional

Instructions:

In a large saucepan, heat apple cider over medium heat until hot but not boiling

In a small saucepan, melt vegan butter over low heat

Add cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and ground cloves to the melted butter

Stir well and cook for 2 minutes

Pour the spiced butter mixture into the hot apple cider

Stir well to combine

Divide the rum evenly among 4 mugs

Pour the hot spiced apple cider mixture over the rum

If desired, add maple syrup to sweeten to taste

Serve hot, garnished with cinnamon sticks