Venezuelan Spiced Hot Chocolate

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 14

Indulge in a rich and flavorful Venezuelan Spiced Hot Chocolate

by The Chefin Drink

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

500

Sugar

30g

Fat

20g

Venezuelan Spiced Hot Chocolate is a popular drink in Venezuela, especially during the Christmas season. It is often served at family gatherings and social events. The use of local spices and ingredients adds a unique touch to this recipe. The combination of chocolate, spices, and rum makes it an indulgent and flavorful drink that is sure to impress guests. It can be customized to personal taste preferences by adjusting the amount of sugar, spice, and rum used.

Instructions

1.	In a large pot, simmer milk, star anise, cinnamon sticks, orange zest, allspice berries, and brown sugar over medium heat for 10 minutes.
2.	Remove from heat and add chopped semisweet chocolate. Whisk until melted.
3.	Pour in 1 cup of dark rum and stir until well combined.
4.	Serve hot in mugs and garnish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

PROS

This Venezuelan Spiced Hot Chocolate is a delightful treat for a cold winter night or a holiday party.
The combination of chocolate and spices creates a rich and warming flavor, while the addition of rum adds a nice kick.
The recipe is easy to follow and can be adjusted to personal taste preferences.

CONS

This drink is high in calories and sugar, which should be consumed in moderation.
The addition of rum makes it unsuitable for children or those avoiding alcohol.
It may not be suitable for those with lactose intolerance.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this drink is not particularly healthy, it can provide some benefits when consumed in moderation. Dark chocolate provides antioxidants and may help with heart health. The spices used in this recipe, such as cinnamon and allspice, have anti-inflammatory properties and may aid digestion. Rum is known to have some medicinal properties and may help with stress and muscle relaxation in small amounts.

	1/2 gallon milk
	3 whole star anise
	2 sticks cinnamon
	1 orange , zested
	5 allspice berries
	2 tablespoons brown sugar
	8 ounces semisweet chocolate , coarsely chopped
	1 cup dark rum