Hot Buttery Bourbon

4 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature

2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar

3 tablespoons honey

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

3/4 cup Spirits & Spice American Bourbon

Sprinkle of Blood Orange Anise Sugar (optional)

2 cups boiling water

Optional: cinnamon sticks for garnish

Using an electric mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the sugar, butter, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt in a medium bowl until creamy and smooth. Add the whiskey followed by the boiling water.

Whisk or stir until evenly combined, then divide between 4 mugs. Garnish with cinnamon sticks and Blood Orange Anise sugar, if using, and serve.