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Hot Buttered Rum Hot Chocolate

Rose Lemere
This hot buttered rum hot chocolate is sure to steal the show this holiday season! Made with simple ingredients and featuring dark chocolate and spiced rum, this cozy, delicious drink is the perfect adult version of classic hot chocolate. 
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 596 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup spiced rum You can also use dark rum, though the flavor will be slightly different
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate roughly chopped. Baking chocolate, chocolate chips, or your favorite dark chocolate bar will all work well; just be sure to use a good-quality chocolate
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch sea salt

Garnish/Topping Ideas

  • a cinnamon stick
  • a pat of butter
  • whipped cream & a dusting of cocoa powder
  • ice cream

Instructions
 

  • In a small saucepan, heat the water and spiced rum over medium heat. Add the vanilla extract and unsalted butter to the mixture and whisk until the butter is completely melted.
  • Once the butter has melted, add the ground cinnamon and a pinch of salt, whisking to combine.
  • Remove the pan from the heat, add the chopped dark chocolate, and whisk until the chocolate is fully melted.
  • Divide the hot buttered rum hot chocolate between two mugs and add your desired toppings. I usually top mine with a pat of butter.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Unlike most of my alcoholic drink recipes, I’m sorry to say I don’t have a kid-friendly or alcohol-free version of this one. While this hot buttered rum is perfect for most adults, it’s definitely not meant for kids or anyone who doesn’t drink. You could leave out the rum, but I’d highly recommend serving classic hot chocolate instead for any children or non-drinkers you may be hosting this holiday season.
​If this hot buttered rum hot chocolate isn’t quite sweet enough for you, feel free to add a sweetener of your choice. Brown sugar and maple syrup would both be delicious!

Nutrition

Calories: 596kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 46mgPotassium: 328mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 718IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 5mg
Keyword dark chocolate, holiday recipes, hot chocolate, hot drinks, rum, winter recipes
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