Spicy Mexican Hot Chocolate
A rich and warming Mexican-style hot chocolate spiced with cayenne, cinnamon, and paprika for a comforting, flavorful beverage.
Servings 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 2 ounces dark chocolate (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons sugar (or to taste)
- whipped cream or milk froth (for topping)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
- Whisk in chocolate, cocoa powder, cinnamon, cayenne, paprika, and sugar until smooth and melted.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream or milk froth.
- Sprinkle lightly with additional cinnamon or cayenne, if desired.
Notes
For extra richness, substitute part of the milk with half-and-half or use dark Mexican chocolate discs.
