Buttered Rum Hot Chocolate

Directions

1. 1.

   Melt butter and chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl in short bursts in the microwave, stirring after each burst, or set over a saucepan of barely simmering water (do not let water touch bowl), stirring, until smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.

2. 2.

   Bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat and whisk in rum and chocolate mixture until combined.

3. 3.

   Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat cream in a medium bowl until soft peaks form.

4. 4.

   Reheat hot chocolate, if needed, then divide among mugs. Top generously with whipped cream and nutmeg.