Hot Chocolate with Rum and Toasted Coconut

INGREDIENTS

For the Hot Chocolate::

1 qt

half-and-half or whole milk

8 oz

bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped

4 oz

milk chocolate, finely chopped

tiny pinch of salt

1/2 tsp

ground cinnamon

1/2 pint

whipping cream

1/4 cup

toasted coconut

For the Salted Butter Chocolate Sauce - Makes 2 cups (optional)::

1 cup

whole milk or half-and-half

6 tbsp

salted butter, cubed

1/4 cup

packed light brown sugar

8 oz

bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped

1 tsp

vanilla extract

1 tsp

dried espresso

Scant 1/8 teaspoon sea salt

2 oz

coconut rum

Whipped Cream for garnish

Toasted Coconut for garnish