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Mexican hot chocolate
Chocolate with cinnamon and a little chili warmth. Whisk it frothy before serving.
- 15 min active
- Serves 8
- Warm drinks
Instructions
- Heat. Warm milk and water over medium heat until steaming.
- Melt. Whisk in the chocolate, cinnamon, and cayenne until melted.
- Froth. Whisk hard or use an immersion blender until foamy, then stir in vanilla.
- Serve. Pour into mugs with a cinnamon stick.
Hosting tip: Mexican chocolate tablets come in round boxes in the Latin aisle. Semisweet chocolate plus extra cinnamon works too.
Make it ahead
Make it a day ahead, refrigerate, and rewarm in a slow cooker 1 hour before the party.
Great for
Serve it at holiday parties. Planning the whole drink table? See how to set up a mocktail bar, and use the party calculator to figure out how much to make.
What you'll need
- 6-quart slow cookerKeeps drinks warm all night
- Glass mugs, set of 12Heatproof with handles
- Tea infuser ballMakes whole spices easy to remove
- Whole spice setCinnamon, cloves, star anise
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Questions
How do I keep it warm during a party?
Use a slow cooker on the warm setting for up to 4 hours. Stir occasionally and add a splash of liquid if it reduces.
Can I make it for more people?
Yes. Use the servings button next to the ingredients. Every amount updates automatically, from 1 glass up to 200.
