A friend passed me this recipe...for anyone that might be interested in trying it over the holiday season. I don't know the carb count. They just sent me the recipe. If anyone tries it, please let me know how it turns out! Thanks!

ALMOST NO CARB HOT BUTTERED RUM

Makes about 16 servings

To make the buttered spice base mixture:

1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, room temp (organic if possible)
24 packets Splenda*
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 pinch salt

1. In a bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter with the Splenda (or sweetener) until light and fluffy.
2. Add the spices and beat until well combined.
3. Turn the mixture out onto a sheet of plastic wrap or waxed paper and form it into a log about the diameter of a stick of butter. Wrap tightly around the butter mixture log and refrigerate it for up to 2 weeks.

* You may use the sweetening equivalent of 1 cup of sugar as any sweetener you prefer that is heat stable.

To make each mug of the finished beverage:

1. Into a heavy mug, put 1 pat (about 2 teaspoons) of the butter spice base.
2. Add 1 1/2 ounces of good dark rum.
3. Fill mug with hot water, just off the boil.
4. Stir until melted.

Enjoy!

:cook: what a great idea for a holiday warm-up!

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