Cardamom-Spiced Hot Chocolate Toddy

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A warm, comforting hot chocolate with aromatic cardamom and a splash of spiced rum, perfect for cozy evenings. This recipe, ready in about 13 minutes, brings together whole milk, dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped, spiced rum for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 8 min Cook: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 310 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 6 oz whole milk and 3 lightly crushed cardamom pods over medium heat.
  2. Step 2: Warm the milk gently, stirring occasionally, until steaming but not boiling, about 4 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Remove from heat and strain out cardamom pods.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 oz chopped dark chocolate and 1 tsp honey to the hot milk, whisking until smooth and fully melted.
  5. Step 5: Pour 1.5 oz spiced rum into a pre-warmed heatproof mug.
  6. Step 6: Pour the hot chocolate mixture into the mug and stir gently to combine.
  7. Step 7: Top with 1 oz whipped cream and garnish with a light dusting of ground cardamom.

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