Hot Cocoa after Eight

Summary

Ingredients

• 350 ml milk
• 4 teaspoons cocoa powder, unsweetened
• 3 teaspoons sugar, possibly
• 250 ml milk
• 100 ml cream
• 70 g chocolate flakes (75% cocoa)
• 2 teaspoons sugar, possibly more
• 2 tablespoon dessert sauce (caramel sauce or dulce de leche)
• 6 cl rum, white
• 3 drops aroma (mint oil)
• whipped cream

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Instructions

1. In a saucepan, combine 350 ml milk, 3 teaspoons sugar, and 2 tablespoons dulce de leche.
2. Heat on medium heat, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes until steaming hot.
3. Remove from heat, add 4 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder, and stir until the mixture is smooth and lump-free.
4. Add exactly 3 drops of mint oil (no more), stir once, and let steep for 1 minute.
5. Stir in 6 cl white rum.
6. Pour into cups or glasses and top with whipped cream and chocolate flakes.
7. Alternative method for a more chocolatey drink: In a saucepan, combine 250 ml milk, 100 ml cream, and 70 g chocolate flakes. Heat on medium-low heat, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is hot. Remove from heat, add 2 tablespoons dulce de leche, 3 drops mint oil, and 6 cl white rum, stirring well. Pour into cups and top with whipped cream and chocolate flakes.