Spiced Rum Hot Chocolate
a drink recipe
Karyn Maier is a freelance writer and creator specializing in natural wellness, the botanical arts, and culinary creations that use herbs and spices. She has written for many industry and consumer publications in both new and traditional media, including ePregnancy, Fitness Link, Club Mom, Let's Live, Natural Living Today, Real Woman, The Herb Quarterly, American Fitness, Mother Earth News, Delicious!, Better Nutrition, etc. She is also the author of several books on using herbs, and a contributor to cookbooks. Ms. Maier is frequently interviewed as an expert by national magazines, including Real Simple and Mother Earth Living. She has also been a guest on several radio talk shows such as Gary Null's Natural Living, The Deborah Ray Show and Martha Stewart Living.
Nothing will soothe your soul and warm your toes more than velvety hot chocolate spiked with a bit of rum and spice. Cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg bring their magical flavors to this beverage, while a dash of cayenne provides a spicy kick.
TIME (ACTIVE) | 5 M
TOTAL | 5 M
1 SERVING
| 9 oz
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:
WHISK
Combine the milk, sugar and cacao powder in a small saucepan and heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until the cacao and sugar have completely dissolved. Whisk in the spices and salt. Remove from heat and immediately stir in the rum. Pour into a mug and enjoy!
For garnish, top with whipped cream or float a marshmallow or two.
cassia
ground
Ground cassia cinnamon's spicy, warm flavor and aroma star in many homespun fall and winter recipes. Cassia is dominant variety of cinnamon in America.
0.28 oz - PORTION$0.50
2 oz - JAR$8
2 oz - REFILL$7
8 oz - REFILL$24
ground
Spicy and fragrant with a warming heat, ginger is used throughout the world for both sweet and savory foods.
0.24 oz - PORTION$0.50
1.6 oz - JAR$6
1.6 oz - REFILL$5
6 oz - REFILL$13
ground
Nutmeg has a warm, sweet, slightly pungent aroma and taste. Ground nutmeg is a clumpy, light colored, orange-brown powder.
0.32 oz - PORTION$0.50
2 oz - JAR$6
2 oz - REFILL$5
ground
Ground cayenne is bright orange in color with a strong lingering heat and a pungent aroma and flavor. Our cayenne is not too hot for everyday use.
high fat (20-22%)
powder
Our cacao powder has the more-prized high-fat content. This natural cacao powder will yield rich chocolatey flavor in baked goods. No sugars have been added to this raw ingredient.
0.25 oz - PORTION$0.50
1.5 oz - JAR$4
1.5 oz - JAR$4
1.5 oz - REFILL$3
1.5 oz - REFILL (5 PACK)$13
6 oz - REFILL$10
