Buttered Rum Sip this fragrant potion by the fireside with good friends all around. It will make your toes tingle and your heart merry. Serves 8. Ingredients 2 quart apple cider or apple juice 2 cup brown sugar 4 sticks cinnamon 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup rum Simmer juice, sugar, and cinnamon 15 to 20 minutes. Add butter and rum, and simmer another 10 minutes. Serve hot.