Hot Chocolate With Rum

This decadent recipe is by Christophe Côte, Les Fermes de Marie's chef in the fashionable French town of Megève. Perfect to serve to guests after Christmas dinner on a cold winter night!

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 5 1⁄2 cups  whole milk
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
• 2  tablespoons dark rum
• 9  ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the milk with the cream and rum and bring to a simmer over moderate heat. Remove the pan from the heat, add the chocolate and let stand until melted.
2. Whisk until smooth, pour into warmed mugs and serve.