1/4 lb. butter
1 lb. dark brown sugar
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
Dark rum or rum flavoring

Cream butter and sugar together. Thoroughly mix spices into mixture. Store in the refrigerator in a covered container. When ready to use, place 1 heaping tablespoon of mixture into each cup or mug. Add 1 1/2 ounces dark rum or rum flavoring to taste. Fill cup or mug with boiling water; stir and serve.