Ingredients:
- 1 Lemon
- 4 Cloves
- 1 cup Rum
- ¼ cup Sugar
- 1 1/3 cup Water
- Pinch of Nutmeg
Method:
- Place the sugar and water in a saucepan.
- Cut the lemon into thin slices, and add it along with the cloves and nutmeg.
- Bring to a simmer and stir until sugar is dissolved.
- Add the rum and heat until the mixture is piping hot.
- Serve immediately in heated mugs.
Serves: 6
Tip: Eat something before and during alcohol consumption. This slows the absorption of alcohol. Fats and carbohydrates are best for slowing absorption. Sugars intake prevents hang-overs. Cakes and pastries are the party food that has lots of all three.