
The Rough Trade at Dram
Owner Tom Chadwick adds an exotic edge to the classic hot buttered rum. He stirs a heaping spoonful of butter, cut with a Chinese five-spice mix, into a fearsomely potent pairing of rums: Coruba Jamaican and Plantation Trinidad Overproof. A nip of hot water dilutes the gutsy cocktail, but a shower of bitters (Amargo Angostura Vallet, Jerry Thomas) keeps the holiday favorite strong through the finish. 177 South 4th St between Driggs Ave and Roebling St, Williamsburg, Brooklyn (718-486-3726, drambar.com). $10.
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