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buttered rum hot chocolate

Creamy Buttered Rum Hot Chocolate for Cozy Nights

Indulge in a cozy Buttered Rum Hot Chocolate, combining rich chocolate and spiced rum for a festive drink.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 mugs
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 2.5 cups Water Feel free to swap it for milk for extra creaminess.
  • 0.5 cups Spiced Rum or Bourbon Choose spiced rum for sweet complexity or bourbon for sharper taste.
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips Opt for high-quality chocolate to elevate this drink.
Flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Adds creaminess; using unsalted gives more control over saltiness.
  • 2 tablespoons Dark Brown Sugar Can be substituted with white sugar or maple syrup.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure extract is a must for the best flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Consider nutmeg for an aromatic twist.
  • 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper Adjust to your spice tolerance.
  • 1 pinch Kosher Salt Use sparingly to prevent overpowering sweetness.
Topping
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream Consider garnishing with chocolate curls or caramel.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon A sprinkle adds a warm touch.
  • 1 tablespoon Cocoa Powder Adds a beautiful finish to your drink.

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe Bowl
  • small saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine dark chocolate chips and unsalted butter. Microwave on high for 45 seconds until melted. Stir until smooth.
  2. Whisk in dark brown sugar, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, vanilla extract, and kosher salt into the melted chocolate mixture until smooth.
  3. In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil over medium heat, then remove from heat.
  4. Pour in spiced rum (or bourbon) into the hot water, and gradually stream in the chocolate mixture while whisking continuously.
  5. Divide the hot chocolate between two mugs, topping with whipped cream, a dusting of cinnamon, and cocoa powder.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mugCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Gently reheat before serving.

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