Cold Night T Punch

     This last storm with the high winds called for a warming cocktail last night.  I was in the mood for a t punch, with is a combination of rhum agricole, lime juice and cane syrup.  Then I had this idea, why not a hot t punch with a little twist.   Actually it was a good thought, by adding some cloves and a cinnamon stick to the mix you have a really nice warming libation.  This is a simple to make hot cocktail you might want to try an a cold winter night.

Hot Rhum Guadeloupe

• 2 oz. Damoiseau VSOP Rhum
• 1½  oz. Hot Water
• ½ oz.  Cane Syrup
• ¼ oz. Lime Juice
• 3 Whole  Cloves
• 1” Cinnamon Stick

Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass. Heat the brandy balloon in a tin of hot water, then double-strain the cocktail into the warmed brandy balloon. Garnish with orange zest and a cinnamon stick.