buttered rum hot chocolate
A big cup of spiked chocolatey cozy, a perfect drink to sip by the fireside. Or while wishing you had a fireside.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup spiced rum, or bourbon
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- pinch kosher salt, or to taste
- whipped cream, cinnamon, and cocoa powder, to top
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the chocolate chips and butter for 45 seconds on high powder. Stir to melt and combine, then whisk in the brown sugar, cinnamon, cayenne, vanilla, and salt.
- Bring the water to a boil in a small sauce pot. Remove from the heat and pour in the rum. Stream in the chocolate mixture, whisking constantly, until smooth.
- Divide the cocoa into two large mugs. Garnish with lots of whipped cream, cinnamon powder, and cocoa powder, as desired.