Chocolate Hot Buttered Rum

• servings: Serves 1

Ingredients

Buttered Rum Mix

½ cup salted butter 113 grams, room temperature (1 stick)

2 cups dark brown sugar 426 grams

1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon 5 grams

¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 63 grams

½ cup salted butter, 2 cups dark brown sugar,

1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Hot Chocolate

2-3 tablespoons Chocolate Hot Buttered Rum Mix

2 1/2 ounces good quality dark rum

3 ounces boiling water

3 large marshmallows for garnish optional

Directions

Buttered Rum Mix

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, sugar, and cinnamon together.

2. Slowly incorporate the cocoa and mix until relatively smooth. It should be the consistency of a sugar scrub. Transfer to an airtight container until ready to use.

Hot Chocolate

1. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the Chocolate Hot Buttered Rum Mix into the bottom of your glass. The rest can be stored for future use

2. Pour the rum over the mix.

3. Top with 3 ounces boiling water (or top to the top of your glass)

4. Stir to combine. It may take a minute to melt and stir together, but be patient. Deliciousness is coming!

5. Top with marshmallows if desired and serve warm.