Hot Buttered Apple Rum

Directions

1. 1
   Tie spices in a spice bag or cheesecloth.
2. 2
   In a 3 1/2 or larger crock-pot, put spice bag, apple juice, rum and sugar.
3. 3
   Cover; cook on low heat setting for 7 to 8 hours or on high 3 to 4 hours. Discard spice bag.
4. 4
   Ladle hot punch into cups.
5. 5
   Float about 1/2 teaspoon of butter atop each serving.
6. 6
   Makes 10 (6-ounce) servings.