In this audio clip I explain the term 'cream' and how to use it in the following recipe below.

Hot Buttered Rum Cocktail Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2002
Prep Time: 10 min Inactive Prep Time: 1 min Cook Time: 10 min Level: Easy Serves: 10 to 12 servings Ingredients

• 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• Pinch ground cloves
• Pinch salt
• Bottle dark rum
• Boiling water

Directions:
 1) In a bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
 2) Refrigerate until almost firm. 
 3) Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the butter mixture into 12 small mugs.
 4) Pour about 3 ounces of rum into each mug (filling about halfway). 
  5) Top with boiling water (to fill the remaining half), stir well, and serve immediately.


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