Start by creating a spice mix, a wonderful blend of chili powder, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, and nutmeg. Finish it with a generous pour of Kahlua and you've got a perfect drink for a cold evening.
Cook Time 15 minutesmins
Course Drinks
Servings 1serving
Equipment
small saucepan
Ingredients
For the spice mix:
1teaspoon chili powder
1teaspoonground cinnamon
½teaspoonground ginger
½teaspoonground cardamom
¼teaspoonground cloves
¼teaspoonfreshly grated nutmeg
For each cup of Mexican Hot Chocolate:
1cupmilk, whole or 2%
5tablespoons*finely chopped bittersweet or dark chocolate
½teaspoon spice mix
3tablespoonsKahlua
Instructions
To make the spice mix:
Whisk the spices together until well blended.
To make the Mexican Hot Chocolate:
In a saucepan, add the milk along with the chopped chocolate.
Heat the milk and chocolate over medium-low heat until the milk is hot and steamy and the chocolate is completely melted. Whisk occasionally to keep the milk from scorching.
In a large mug, add the spice mix, the Kahlua and the hot chocolate. Stir until well blended. Top with marshmallows or whipped cream.
Notes
*If you like a richer chocolate flavor use 6 tablespoons chopped chocolate per 1 cup of milk.