This article was published on January 15th, 2021

The dead of winter. Cold and dreary. Thick snow outside. How do you keep warm? A hot buttered rum cocktail wouldn’t hurt. Better yet, winter activities and sports that keep you moving and warm while keeping you from Covid-19’s reach.

Lucky for you, there’s so much you can do during the winter months. For instance, ice skating, cross-country skiing, hitting the hiking trails, skiing/snowboarding, snowshoeing or even tobogganing. Whatever grabs your fancy and feels most appropriate for the day.

After a long day in the cold outside, come back to a warming cocktail as you reflect on your day and plan more wintery adventures.

Ingredients

• 2 oz dark rum
• 1 tsp soft butter
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 2 drops vanilla extract
• dash of each cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and allspice
• Hot water

Muddle butter, sugar, and spices at the bottom of an Irish coffee glass. Pour in rum and hot water. Stir. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.