Cabin Fever

Tis the season for merriment and deliciously toasted beverages

     Unless global warming has entered your neck of the woods it should be quite chilly out and it's time for scarves and fair isle sweaters. Since the season is upon us I say welcome it with open arms and rum,  plenty of rum. It's a versatile alcohol that is exceptionally delicious in warm concoctions. So, children, I say grab yourself a bottle, some ingredients, and head up to the mountains for some much needed rest and reprieve from modern society (and people, mostly people). I highly recommend a cabin such as...

This cabin may appear small but it was the perfect size to force my boyfriend and I to always be within arms reach of each other. After a day of skiing it was the perfect place to come back to and  warm our bodies with hot buttered rums and spiced rum cider. A recipe for the ideal cozy fireside cuddle session with Christmas music softly strumming in the background and the flannel boxers you bought at Gap awhile back. 

So here is my secret recipe for the delicious rum beverages... Enjoy:

Hot Buttered Rum:

I didn't remember the recipe for them but recalled the main ingredients were: 

• Butter
• Rum
• Brown Sugar
• Some Winter Spices
• Boiling Water

Not knowing the correct portions I mixed half a stick of butter with a handful of brown sugar. After I mixed them together I just added what seemed like a shot of rum and filled the mug with boiling water. (Sugar, butter, and rum who doesn't love these?!?)...Normally they are delicious, in this instance they weren't. After failing, I suggest you chug it down (don't waste rum) and boil some more water for the next potation. 

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Spiced Rum Cider!

• Rum
• Boiling Water
• Those packets of powdered spiced cider

Yes, these packets. With them the drinks are exceptionally easy to make, I'm not above it. Now, with the appropriate and delicious libations in hand we can let the festivities begin! Since this is best served hot it'll warm your body and the rum will warm your soul and/or any achy muscles you've acquired from skiing. It pairs perfectly with homey seasonal dishes like chili. It also pairs beautifully with a second drink; so keep the water hot. 

All liquored up and cozied in to a loved one (cats?) this drink really brings together the winter season. Wool socks, sweaters, flannel, down comforters, snow and even more snow. This is the perfect season for the introvert (who actually wants to ever leave the house?) and god forbid you attend a party... But if you're feeling crazy enough this is the perfect drink to woo guests with. Just don't let them see the discarded packaging. To this I say Happy Holidays and Happy Drinking. Stay Cozy.