1tablespoonrum or brandy - optional. See note(15ml)
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Instructions
For the Spiced Hot Chocolate:
Heat the milk in a saucepan or the microwave. About 2 minutes in the microwaveDon't let it boil over
Mix the cocoa, sugar and spice in a mug
Add a little very hot water and mix to a thick creamNot too much water but enough so it's easy to mix in the milk
Gradually add the hot milk, stirring as you go
If you like, add brandy and/or cream to finish
Grate a little nutmeg on top
Notes
Everyday Cooks tips:
Cocoa powder: Use the darkest cocoa powder you can find. Don't use hot chocolate powder because it has sugar and milk powder in it, so you won't get a strong enough flavour
Brandy/rum : 15ml is a little over half a unit of alcohol
Make a batch of cocoa/spice/sugar mix and package in little jars as gifts and write the instructions on the gift tag