2 to 3 ounces of light or dark rum
1 1/2 teaspoons of sugar
2 whole cloves
1 slice of lemon
boiling water

Place a silver spoon in a heavy old fashioned glass or heatproof mug to prevent cracking. Add the rum, sugar, cloves and lemon slice. Fill the glass or mug with boiling water, stir and serve!  Variation. Hot buttered Toddy. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the mug or glass before pouring in the boiling water.