2 cups hot strong tea
4 cups (1 quart) cranberry juice cocktail
1/2 cup dark rum
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter

Combine cranberry juice and a heat just to boiling point. Remove from heat and stir in rum and butter. Stir until butter melts.

Pour grog into large mugs.

Suggested garnish: orange slices.

Serves 6.