Lumumba
Hot chocolate with brandy, topped with cream. Popular in Germany and Denmark.
Served hot · Heatproof glass · Easy · about 4 minutes · about 5% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Cognac
- 180 ml Hot chocolate (made with milk)
- 30 ml Thickened cream
- Grated nutmeg (garnish)
Method
- Warm the glass
- Pour 30 ml cognac into the glass
- Pour 180 ml hot chocolate (made with milk) into the glass
- Float 30 ml thickened cream on top
- Garnish
Tip
Lightly whip the cream.
About the Lumumba
The hot drink family. Hot drinks of spirit, sugar, spice and hot water were common in Britain and America by the 1700s, as a remedy against cold and illness. The toddy took its name from a palm-sap drink in India. Mulled wine, hot buttered rum and the Tom and Jerry carried the tradition into Victorian times.
Lumumba FAQ
What's in a Lumumba?
30 ml cognac, 180 ml hot chocolate (made with milk), 30 ml thickened cream, garnished with grated nutmeg.
How strong is a Lumumba?
About 5% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 0.9 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Lumumba?
Neither. Build it in a warm glass and stir until any sugar dissolves.
What glass do you serve a Lumumba in?
A heatproof glass, about 250 ml. Warm the glass first. No heatproof glass? Use a coffee mug.
