Coconut Milk Latte with Rum

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• Like the famous coffee shop version, but dialed up a notch! What is a world without coconut rum lattes (and chocolate whipped cream)? A sad one, that’s what. Such was my world until just recently, when I not only heard that a famous coffee shop is going to offer coconut milk lattes, but also when I discovered the delicious treat that is this homemade coconut rum latte – which dare I say is even tastier than anything you can buy in a green and white cup. And the best part is that it comes together in no time! I’ll drink to that. This recipe makes two servings, which can also be one serving if you like a lotta java and a lotta rum… a-hem. But it’s also easily doubled, tripled, etc. so you can make it for a crowd. Plus, you can always make these non-alcoholic for, you know, early mornings or whatever – just omit the rum!
• If you want your whipped cream garnish to be non-dairy, by all means, substitute non-dairy whipped topping, or just whip some coconut milk! Note: Use the coconut milk from a carton, not a can! You can use sweetened or unsweetened, though I prefer the unsweetened kind so it lets the sweetness of the rum and whipped cream shine through. Up to you! Top each mug with a generous dollop or 12 of the whipped cream (go big or go home here, because may I remind you it’s CHOCOLATE whipped cream). Add some mini chocolate chips and coconut flakes on top, and serve immediately. Repeats are encouraged. This is choco-coco-rum-o-latte heaven. Step aside, coffee place! We’ve got this coconut latte thang down.