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Hot Butterscotch

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Photo of three mugs of Hot Butterscotch Drink and two spoons on a marble countertop.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton

Hot chocolate may reign supreme, but this ambrosial bittersweet drink gives it a run for its money. Caramelizing the sugar keeps the drink from tasting cloyingly sweet; a generous pour of good rum adds flavor, though you can leave it out for non-drinkers.

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