Frothy Hot Vanilla Malted

Ingredients

• 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

Steps

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.
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).
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 →