Hot Buttered Rum

2      tablespoons   brown sugar
4      teaspoons     butter — softened
1      dash          ground cinnamon
1      dash          ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups          warm water
1/2 cup           rum

In a 2-cup measure stir together the brown sugar, butter or margarine,
cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir in the warm water. Micro-cook, uncovered. on
100% power for 3 to 4 minutes or till steaming hot. Stir in the rum.
Serve in mugs. Garnish with lemon slices, if desired.