Oh baby it’s cold outside……especially right now on the west coast. And I bet you are thinking of something hot other than tea or hot chocolate…… Here is a great hot drink that kids can enjoy too….just omit the rum before serving…..or use rum flavoring instead. This mixture can be stored in the freezer too for a very long time……if it last that long.

• 1 pound confectioner sugar
• 1 pound brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• Dash allspice
• 1 pound butter (soften just a tad)
• 1 quart vanilla ice cream…soften just a tad too

Mix everything together in large bowl. You should refrigerate until ready to use. For long term future use….place in air tight container and freeze. 

To use: mix 1 heaping tablespoon with a jigger of rum (or small amount of rum flavoring) in mug….mix, fill cup with hot water and mix again. You can top it off with whip cream and chocolate shavings or light sprinkles of cinnamon. 

As always we hope you enjoy.