Mexican Hot Chocolate
Homemade hot chocolate featuring Mexican chocolate, chili powder, cinnamon, sugar, and spices. Make an adult version by adding rum.
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk (Almond milk or 2%)
- 3 tablets Mexican chocolate or 3.5oz dark chocolate bar
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 4 sticks cinnamon
- 1 clove pod
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp cayenne powder
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Bring milk, cinnamon sticks, clove, chili powder, cayenne powder, and vanilla extract to a slight boil over low heat.
- Once the mixture reaches a boil, whisk in chocolate, cocoa powder, and sugar. If you are using regular dark chocolate, you may need to add more cocoa powder and sugar. Enjoy with marshmellows or for an adult version, pour in your favorite rum.
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