Hot Chocolate with Rum

Ingredients

1. 5 1/2 cups whole milk
2. 1/2 cup heavy cream
3. 2 tablespoons dark rum
4. 9 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the milk with the cream and rum and bring to a simmer over moderate heat. Remove the pan from the heat, add the chocolate and let stand until melted. Whisk until smooth, pour into warmed mugs and serve.