Orange Vanilla Hot Buttered Rum Mocktail

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
• 1/2 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla flavor or seeds from 1/2 vanilla bean
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Pinch ground cloves
• Pinch kosher salt
• 3 cups hot brewed rooibos tea
• 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
• 1 teaspoon molasses
• 4 cinnamon sticks, for serving

Directions

1. In a small bowl, mash the butter, brown sugar, orange zest, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt until smooth and fluffy.
2. In a small saucepan, warm the brewed rooibos tea with the orange juice and molasses until steaming, but do not let it boil.
3. Divide the spiced butter mixture among four mugs. Pour the hot tea mixture over the top and stir until the butter and sugar melt into the drink.
4. Add a cinnamon stick to each mug and serve while hot.