#68: Volcano House Hot Buttered Rum

   
    With the holidays fast approaching, it's apropo that the last drink before I slam into the final 10 on the list, is the infamous Volcano House Hot Buttered Rum.  One of the few hot drinks on the Grog, this makes for a good late nite Polynesian starter.  This drink originates from the 1950s, from Bob Ida's Volcano House Hotel in Hawaii.  The ingredients are as follows:

• 1 1/2 oz dark rum (Myers is actually called for)
• 1/4 oz maraschino liqueur
• Very hot black tea (Earl Grey works well, as does decaf tea)
• 3/4 oz lemon juice
• 3/4 oz sugar (1-1.5 tablespoon)
• Cloves
• Slim pat of butter

 Served in a mug as demonstrated above, and garnished properly, you get a solid Tiki Holiday Drink.  Enjoy!