Name: Buttered Rum Hot Chocolate
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 drinks
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)

Active Time
15 minutes
Total Time
15 minutes

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.

Ingredients

Makes 4 drinks

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)

Preparation

Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat cream in a medium bowl until soft peaks form.
Step 4
Reheat hot chocolate, if needed, then divide among mugs. Top generously with whipped cream and nutmeg.

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Reviews (10)

Warming decadence!
- Anonymous
- 12/29/2022
Agree with the previous commentator - definitely halve the sugar (especially if you happen to top it with sweetened whipped cream, which I did because I had it in the house). Otherwise, the flavor is fantastic, with or without alcohol. Note that the serving size is a bit small though - 2.5 c water + .5 cup plus a little other stuff gives you about four 6-oz servings…and my mugs are a lot bigger than that!
- Maharani
- Washington, DC
- 1/8/2022
Loved this but halved the butter and didn’t miss the extra. Also reduced sugar to 1/3 cup and increased the salt by double at least. With those changes—amazing!
- CarolineTN
- Nashville, TN
- 12/28/2021
I used Bakers semisweet chocolate chips because it's what I had and even with those the drink was delicious. At first I thought it seemed a bit thin - too much water - but once the whipped cream was on top it was perfect. I used a golden Rum and it was not too strong at all. All the guests loved it.
- jurnee
- Vancouver, BC
- 12/21/2020
Made without whipped cream, still very delicious! Would make again on cold winter night.
- Cassie78
- Ketchikan Alaska
- 12/7/2019
Amazing and so decadent. I made according to the recipe and used Meyer's dark rum. It doesn't actually need the whipped cream to be satisfying and delicious... I dont think it adds or subtracts to the flavor - it's just a matter of what you're in the mood for! Keeper recipe.
- kinipela417
- Berkeley
- 12/17/2018
Wow! Did not expect this to be soooo good! Except for the cinnamon, I followed the recipe exactly. I wasn’t quite sold on the cinnamon, thinking it would all just sink to the bottom. I did generously sprinkle cinnamon over the whipped cream garnish though. Everything comes together in your mouth all at once...the sharp rum, the luscious whipped cream, the chocolate and a fresh hit of cinnamon. I’m having a second cup.
- ula_ashore
- Texas
- 10/11/2018
absolutely ahhhmazingggg. I was skeptical at first because after I added the water it looked dreadful but once I put the whipped cream and nutmeg on top I melted into my couch. This is delicious and a staple in my cocktail book
- nfinn91
- Denville, NJ
- 10/11/2018
Delicious! I made with unsweetened cocoa powder instead. It’s sooo good. Perfect for a cold day!
- Anonymous
- Orlando, FL
- 1/1/2018
Delicious with or without cinnamon.
- arida
- asheville nc
- 1/1/2018
I varied by using cocoa (quicker). Instead of cinnamon I used Jack Daniel's Fire Whiskey. Kind of obscenely delicious!
- Heveyman
- Rockville, MD
- 12/16/2017