Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, the cat snuggled on your toes… A hot buttered rum is the perfect warming festive drink to accompany board games, present wrapping and quality family time.

Here's how to make your own at home.

Ingredients

2 ½ oz dark rum

Boiling water

1 teaspoon of dark brown sugar

1 stick cinnamon

1 clove

1 teapoon salted butter

Nutmeg

Method

1 Combine the rum, sugar, clove and cinnamon in a mug.

2 Top with the boiling water and butter, stir well, and garnish with nutmeg.