Salty Maple Buttered Cider

 

Maldon salt

Half of 1 lemon

1 tablespoon softened butter

2 tablespoon pure maple syrup

1/2 vanilla bean pod, seeds scraped out

4 ounces dark rum

8 ounces apple cider

Scatter Maldon salt on a small plate. Rub the rim of two heatproof glasses or mugs with the lemon half, then dip in salt. 

Combine the butter, maple syrup, and vanilla bean seeds in small bowl. Set aside. Combine rum and cider in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Pour into prepared glasses, then top each with half of the butter. Serve immediately.

Between the Sheets

3/4oz brandy

3/4oz light rum

3/4oz cointreau (or whatever orange liqueur)

1/2oz fresh lemon juice

Shake with ice, strain into a chilled cocktail glass.