Recipes / Recipe
Mexican Hot Chocolate
A rich and warming Mexican hot chocolate infused with cinnamon and a hint of chilli for a subtle spicy kick. This cozy drink is perfect for winter and adds a bold twist to classic hot chocolate. Featured on Essentail Flavours Season 1 Ep5
Ingredients
- For the hot chocolate
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon chili powder
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne optional – you can omit this if you don’t want it too spicy
- 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate
Optional toppings
- Marshmallows, cream, chilli flakes and/or chocolate shavings
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add milk, cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, chili powder, cayenne pepper (if desired).
- Mix together with a whisk, add the bittersweet chocolate and heat until the chocolate has completely melted and the mixture is hot, but not boiling.
- Divide hot chocolate into 2 mugs and serve with marshmallows, chocolate shavings and a cinnamon stick.
