Locally produced craft rum, dark chocolate, cinnamon… winter has never tasted better!

Brrr! It’s getting cold outside! Time for the perfect winter warmer – but with a bit of a kick. Step forward this brilliant cocktail, Spiced Rum Hot Chocolate, using locally produced craft Burning Barn Spiced Rum, strong dark chocolate, honey and a nice dash of cinnamon. Perfect! As always, drink responsibly.

ALL YOU NEED TO MIX IT UP BEAUTIFULLY 

INGREDIENTS

(Will make four cups)

• 4 tsp cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 100g dark chocolate (70 per cent cocoa content)
• 500ml milk
• Brown sugar/honey to taste
• 100ml rum
• Marshmallows (optional)

METHOD:

Pour the milk into a saucepan and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, add the chocolate and cinnamon. Stir constantly until the chocolate is melted. Add cocoa powder, sugar and rum. Simmer for a further minute or two before turning off the heat. Pour into mugs and top with an indecent amount of marshmallows/whipped cream/chocolate sauce.