Active Time

　　5 minutes

　　Total Time

　　10 minutes

　　Malted milk powder adds toasty, caramel-like undertones to this warming winter drink. Splurge on a good vanilla, like Heilala, since its the primary flavoring here.

　　

Ingredients

4 servings

　　5 cups whole milk

　　¾ cup (105 g) malted milk powder

　　⅓ cup (packed; 71 g) dark brown sugar

　　2 tsp. vanilla extract

　　¼ cup light rum (optional)

　　Freshly grated nutmeg for garnish

　　

Step 1

Bring 5 cups whole milk to a simmer in a 4-qt. heavy saucepan. Transfer 1 cup hot milk to a blender and set aside.

　　

Step 2

Whisk ¾ cup (105 g) malted milk powder and ⅓ cup (packed; 71 g) dark brown sugar into remaining hot milk until dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tsp. vanilla extract and ¼ cup light rum (if using).

　　

Step 3

Blend milk in blender at high speed until foamy, about 1 minute. Divide malted milk among 4 mugs, then top with foamy milk and sprinkle with freshly grated nutmeg.

　　Editor’s note: This hot vanilla malted recipe was first printed in the December 2002 issue of ‘Gourmet.’ Head this way for more of our favorite hot and cozy drinks →