Boozy Mexican Hot Chocolate
Enjoy this delicious twist on a traditional hot chocolate recipe!
Servings: 4
Calories: 441kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups whole milk
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate (get a good quality bar), finely chopped
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- .25 tsp cayenne
- Pinch of salt
- 8 oz Ancho Reyes liqueur
Instructions
- Warm the milk in a saucepan or hot chocolate pot over medium heat, just until steaming. Whisk in the chocolate until completely melted.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, being careful not to let it boil over. Let simmer, whisking constantly, for 3-5 minutes, until it thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and add the brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, cayenne, and salt. Whisk rapidly to combine and froth, or use the pot's built-in frother.
- Divide the Ancho Reyes evenly between four mugs, and top with the hot chocolate and (optional) whipped cream.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 441kcal | Carbohydrates: 53.1g | Protein: 9.7g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12.8g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 114mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 46.4g