Brown Buttered Rum

Directions

1. 1
   In a medium stainless steel saucepan, cook the butter over moderate heat until it turns medium brown and smells nutty, about 5 minutes.
2. 2
   Remove from the heat.
3. 3
   Very gradually pour in the rum; it will froth up.
4. 4
   Let cool to room temperature, then transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for two days.
5. 5
   Skim off the solidified butter on the top.
6. 6
   Strain the rum through a coffee filter.