Mexican Hot Chocolate
A simple spiced hot cocoa with a bit of heat from a pinch of cayenne.
Equipment
- Sauce Pan
Ingredients
- 3 Cups Milk
- 3 Tbsp Cocoa Powder
- 3 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tsp Cinnamon
- ΒΌ Tsp Chili Powder
- 1 Pinch Cayenne
- 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
- 4 Oz Dark or Bittersweet Chocolate
Instructions
- Heat the milk over medium heat until it steams, about five minutes. Whisk it as you go to make sure it doesn't burn.
- Mix the cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon, chili powder, and cayenne in a small bowl to combine.
- Add the cocoa mi and vanilla to the milk and stir until no lumps remain. Then, add in the chocolate and stir until it melts and mixes smoothly.
- Pour into mugs and top with marshmallows, shaved chocolate, sprinkles, whipped cream, or whatever else you enjoy on your cocoa.