Lumumba Drink
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5
Lumumba Drink
Description
The Lumumba Drink is prepared by gently warming milk with hot chocolate powder and optional sugar over medium-low heat without boiling. Once warm, it’s divided into cups and topped with brandy or brown rum, stirred together to meld. Optional whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon or chocolate sprinkles add flavor and presentation. Alternatively, the drink may be cooled and served over ice.
This drink offers a comforting mix of creamy chocolate and warming alcohol, balanced by the sweetness of sugar if added. Using plant-based milk can accommodate vegan preferences. The choice between brandy and rum provides flavor variation.
The recipe allows flexibility in sweetness and serving temperature, catering to personal taste. The whipped cream topping is optional, enhancing richness but not essential.
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk (or your preferred choice of plant milk, such as almond milk)
- 2 tablespoon hot chocolate powder
- 2 tablespoon sugar see notes, optional
- 120 ml/ 4 oz brandy (or brown rum- see notes)
- Whipped Cream to garnish, optional
- 1-2 tablespoon cinnamon to garnish, or chocolate sprinkles, optional
Instructions
- Add the milk, hot chocolate powder, and sugar to a saucepan.
- Allow this to heat under medium-low heat, whisking from time to time, until warm (do not boil).
- Pour equally into cups, top with the brandy (or rum), then stir. Garnish with whipped cream and cinnamon (optional), then serve. Alternatively, allow the Lumumba drink to cool, then serve it cold with some ice cubes.
Notes
- Sugar is optional; omit or adjust based on personal sweetness preference or use sugar-free sweeteners.
- Make the drink vegan by choosing plant-based milk alternatives like almond milk.
- Serve hot for a warming beverage or cold with ice cubes for a refreshing option.
- Nutritional values exclude optional whipped cream and will vary depending on product choices.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 241 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 241kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 327mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 12IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 347mg | 35% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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