Buttered Rum Hot Chocolate

[nverland]

Buttered Rum Hot Chocolate
Makes 4 drinks Active Time 15 minutes Total Time 15 minutes

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)

Preparation

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.