Name: Buttered Rum Hot Chocolate
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 drinks
Ingredients: ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter; 2 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped; ½ cup (packed) light brown sugar; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; ⅛ tsp. kosher salt; ¾ cup dark rum; ½ cup heavy cream; Freshly grated nutmeg (for serving)

Three glass teacups of buttered rum hot chocolate topped with whipped cream.

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova

Butter adds velvety texture and comforting flavor to this warming cocktail. Omit the rum and it's an equally delicious alcohol-free treat for anyone to enjoy.

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