Enjoy a hot glass of this RumChata Hot Chocolate, spiced, creamy, with a warm, cinnamon and vanilla twist. Super easy, tasty and perfect for those cold nights.
This rich and creamy RumChata Hot Chocolate is the perfect drink to enjoy all winter long. It warms you up from the inside out and tastes sooo delicious.
If you love Hot Chocolate and love RumChata, this is the combination of your dreams. This has always been one of our go-to spiked winter drinks and we just cannot get enough.
The flavors pair perfectly together- from the homemade hot chocolate and the addition of the RumChata with it’s cinnamon, vanilla and rum notes.
I just want to make a super huge batch just to have some more on hand especially to share with friends and family. My husband and adult family can’t get enough of it either.
Whipping up in minutes, this RumChata Hot Chocolate will be your new go-to winter drink for all those cool nights where you want to warm up but with something with a little kick.
So skip your normal hot chocolate routine and make this recipe. Once you do, it will become one of your adult favorite drinks.
Some of our other favorite drink recipes we have on our site include: Frozen Mudslide, Hot Toddy and Irish Coffee.
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
- Drinks are ready in just 10 minutes.
- Simple recipe to double or triple to make more for a crowd.
- Delicious chocolate and cream flavor.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE AT BOTTOM)
Whole milk
Heavy cream
Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Granulated sugar
Unsweetened cocoa powder
Fine sea salt, optional
Vanilla extract
RumChata
HOW TO MAKE RUMCHATA HOT CHOCOLATE, STEP BY STEP:
- Add the milk, cream, chocolate chips, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt to a medium-sized saucepot. Stir to combine.
- Place over medium heat, constantly stirring, so nothing burns on the bottom. Cook until well combined and the chocolate has melted about 5 minutes. Bring to a simmer for 12-14 minutes.
- Take off the heat and stir in the vanilla.
- Place 2 ounces of RumChata into each mug.
- Top with the hot chocolate and add the garnishes of your choice, and serve immediately.
WHAT TOPPINGS CAN I ADD?
This tasty Rumchata Hot Cocoa is perfect with some mini marshmallows on top.
You could also add some chocolate drizzle, caramel sauce, whipped cream, or even some marshmallow fluff.
CAN I MAKE THIS AHEAD OF TIME?
This kind of drink is perfect for making it ahead of time. Simply follow the instructions through step 2, then let it cool before placing it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve it.
When ready to heat it up to serve, just put it back on the stovetop and bring it to a simmer, stirring occasionally, and then finish off the remaining steps.
CAN I MAKE THIS KID-FRIENDLY?
Sure can! Before you add the RumChata, just make some of the hot chocolate from the base recipe for the kiddos.
Then finish it off with the rest of the Rumchata recipe and all the adults can enjoy it.
HOW TO STORE:
Let leftovers cool down before storing them in the refrigerator, leftovers will keep for up to 3 days.
TIPS AND TRICKS:
- Make this drink ahead for parties or gatherings, then warm it up when ready to serve.
- You can double or triple this recipe to make a large batch if serving a crowd.
- Make the kids some of the base recipe to have kid-friendly hot chocolate before adding in the RumChata.
- There are a ton of toppings to add, see some ideas above.
- Want more alcohol in this recipe? Add a shot of fireball, spiced rum, or vodka alongside the RumChata when you pour it in.
Have you been wanting a new comforting winter drink that contains a little bit of alcohol? Then you have to try this festive RumChata Hot Chocolate!
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RumChata Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt optional
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 ounces RumChata
Instructions
- Add the milk, cream, chocolate chips, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt to a medium-sized saucepot. Stir to combine.
- Place over medium heat, constantly stirring, so nothing burns on the bottom. Cook until well combined and the chocolate has melted about 5 minutes. Bring to a simmer for 12-14 minutes.
- Take off the heat and stir in the vanilla.
- Place 2 ounces of RumChata into each mug.
- Top with the hot chocolate and add the garnishes of your choice, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Make this drink ahead for parties or gatherings, then warm it up when ready to serve.
- You can double or triple this recipe to make a large batch if serving a crowd.
- Make the kids some of the base recipe to have kid-friendly hot cocoa before adding in the RumChata.
- There are a ton of toppings to add, see some ideas above.
- Want more alcohol in this recipe? Add a shot of fireball, spiced rum, or vodka alongside the RumChata when you pour it in.
Nutrition
Tornadough Alli is not a nutritionist or dietitian, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and nutritional value is important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories and values can vary depending on which brands were used.
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