Buttered Rum Hot Chocolate

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Kat Boytsova

Makes 4 drinks

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Ingredients

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped

1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

3/4 cup dark rum

1/2 cup heavy cream

Freshly grated nutmeg (for serving)

Method

Melt butter and chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl in short bursts in the microwave, stirring after each burst, or set over a saucepan of barely simmering water (do not let water touch bowl), stirring, until smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.

Bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat and whisk in rum and chocolate mixture until combined.

Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat cream in a medium bowl until soft peaks form.

Reheat hot chocolate, if needed, then divide among mugs. Top generously with whipped cream and nutmeg.