Boozy Mexican Hot Chocolate

Name: Boozy Mexican Hot Chocolate
Yield: Makes 2 mugs
Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk; 2/3 cup bittersweet chocolate chips; 4 tsp. natural unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg; Cayenne; 4 tbsp. coffee liqueur (such as Kahlúa) or 1 tbsp. (packed) brown sugar; 1/2 cup chilled heavy cream

Author:: Rachael Ray Every Day
Updated:: May 2, 2018
Original:: Jan 17, 2018

Recipe by Sarah Tenaglia

Makes 2 mugsServings

Ingredients

2 cups whole milk
2/3 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
4 tsp. natural unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
Cayenne
4 tbsp. coffee liqueur (such as Kahlúa) or 1 tbsp. (packed) brown sugar
1/2 cup chilled heavy cream

Preparation

In medium saucepan, bring first 5 ingredients and large pinch of cayenne to boil over medium-high, whisking constantly. Whisk in 2 tbsp. liqueur or 1/2 tbsp. sugar. In medium bowl, whisk cream with remaining 2 tbsp. liqueur or 1/2 tbsp. sugar until stiff peaks form. Divide hot chocolate between mugs. Top each with whipped cream and pinch of cayenne.

Add a dollop of our Chocolaty Whipped Cream for an extra-indulgent treat.

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