Some nights call for going out. Others call for Christmas lights, something good on TV, and a mug you have absolutely no intention of sharing.

This RumChata hot chocolate is for the second kind.

Creamy chocolate meets cinnamon-vanilla flavor in an easy adults-only drink you can make in about five minutes. Perfect for an evening when your biggest ambition is finding the remote.

Fancy plans? We have whipped cream.

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RumChata Hot Chocolate Recipe

Makes: 1 serving
Prep time: 1 minute
Cook time: About 4 minutes
Total time: About 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1–1½ ounces RumChata
• Whipped cream, for topping
• A pinch of ground cinnamon

Optional toppings: Mini marshmallows, chocolate shavings, or a cinnamon stick.

Instructions

1. Warm the milk. Pour the milk into a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Heat until steaming, stirring occasionally. Don’t let it boil.
2. Make it chocolatey. Whisk in the chocolate chips and cocoa powder until melted and smooth.
3. Stir in the RumChata. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add 1 ounce of RumChata, taste, and increase to 1½ ounces if you prefer.
4. Top it off. Pour into a heat-safe mug. Add whipped cream and a light sprinkle of cinnamon.
5. Claim your comfy spot. Christmas lights encouraged. An actual fireplace is optional.

Taste before adding extra sugar—the chocolate and RumChata already bring sweetness.

The “I’m Already on the Couch” Version

Use your favorite hot chocolate mix and prepare one serving according to the package directions. Stir in the RumChata after heating, then add your toppings.

If the mix allows, use milk for a richer finish.

You still get the cozy mug. You just wash fewer dishes.

Make It Your Kind of Awesome

Extra chocolate: Finish with chocolate shavings or a little chocolate syrup.

Coffee-shop twist: Add a small splash of brewed coffee before stirring in the RumChata.

Holiday treatment: Mini marshmallows, a cinnamon stick, and that slightly ridiculous Christmas mug. Its moment has arrived.

Alcohol-free option: Leave out the RumChata and finish your hot chocolate with whipped cream and cinnamon. If making several servings, set aside the alcohol-free portions first.

Build Your Cozy Cocoa Kit

You don’t need special equipment for this recipe. But if your mug collection has room for one more—and somehow it always does—these are useful extras to explore:

• Find your new favorite cocoa mug
  Choose a heat-safe mug with enough room for the drink and a generous whipped-cream situation.
• Explore hot chocolate and cocoa 
  Keep a favorite mix in the cupboard for the shortcut version.
• Shop mini whisks
  Handy for mixing cocoa into warm milk and smoothing out those stubborn little clumps.
• Explore hot chocolate toppings 
  Marshmallows, chocolate sauce, and cinnamon can turn a simple mug into a small event.

Buy what you’ll use. Your existing saucepan and favorite mug are already qualified for the job.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much RumChata should I add to hot chocolate?

Start with 1 ounce per cup of hot chocolate. This recipe allows up to 1½ ounces, depending on your taste.

Can I use hot chocolate mix?

Absolutely. Prepare a serving according to the package instructions, then stir in the RumChata after heating.

Can I make more than one serving?

Yes. Multiply the ingredients by the number of servings and use a larger saucepan. Add the RumChata after removing the hot chocolate from the heat.

Does the alcohol cook off?

This recipe adds RumChata after heating, so the finished drink retains its alcohol. It is intended for adults of legal drinking age.

A Little Mug of Awesome

You don’t need a snow-covered chalet or a perfectly decorated living room.

Half the decorations up? Still counts. Fireplace playing on YouTube? Settle in. Popcorn waiting for later? Sounds like a plan.

There’s something pretty awesome about calling the day done, getting comfortable, and enjoying what’s right in front of you.

Life doesn’t have to be extraordinary to be awesome. Sometimes it’s hot chocolate with a little cinnamon-vanilla attitude.

MAKE LIFE AWESOME™ ☕🎄

Enjoy responsibly.