Polar Bear

Polar Bear
Polar Bear
A rich, aromatic (and potent) version of hot buttered rum.
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  • Served Person: Makes 8 servings
Rum Hot Drink Alcoholic Brandy Winter Bon Appétit Drink
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
  • 1 1/2 cups brandy
  • Carbohydrate 36 g(12%)
  • Cholesterol 31 mg(10%)
  • Fat 12 g(18%)
  • Fiber 2 g(6%)
  • Protein 0 g(1%)
  • Saturated Fat 7 g(37%)
  • Sodium 17 mg(1%)
  • Calories 436

Preparation Place brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in food processor. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean. Process until blended. DO AHEAD Butter mixture can be made 1 week ahead. Wrap in plastic and chill. Bring 4 cups water to boil in large saucepan. Add rum, brandy, and butter mixture; stir until butter melts. Ladle into mugs and garnish with cinnamon sticks.

Preparation Place brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in food processor. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean. Process until blended. DO AHEAD Butter mixture can be made 1 week ahead. Wrap in plastic and chill. Bring 4 cups water to boil in large saucepan. Add rum, brandy, and butter mixture; stir until butter melts. Ladle into mugs and garnish with cinnamon sticks.