Chocolate Rum Venezuelan

1/2 gallon milk
3 whole star anise
2 sticks cinnamon
Zest of 1 orange
5 whole allspice berries
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1/2 lb. bittersweet chocolate
1 cup aged dark rum

Whipped cream Instructions-
Combine milk, star anise, cinnamon sticks, orange zest, allspice berries and brown sugar in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Scald milk, stirring to dissolve sugar. Lower heat and cook 10 minutes. Remove from heat; steep 10 minutes. Strain into a large pot. Heat gently, then add bittersweet chocolate and dark rum. Whisk briskly until chocolate dissolves, about 5 minutes. Serve topped with whipped cream. MAKES 8.  Thank you Saveur Magazine.

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Chocolate Fever Martini

1 1/2 shots Godiva Chocolate liqueur
1 1/2 shots creme de cacao
1/2 shot vodka
2 1/2 shots half & half

Mix all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake and pour into a chilled cocktail glass.

OPTION:

3 Tbl. crushed Oreo cookie

1 Tbl. powdered sugar

(blend together)

Ring the glass with fresh lime juice, dip in crushed cookie mix, chill glass.
Recipe courtesy of Godiva Chocolates.

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