Recipes Desserts Chocolate Hot Chocolate Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix Be the first to rate & review! Spice up the winter season with a simple Mexican hot chocolate. You can make this mix in advance and whip together a hot beverage in no time. By Evi Abeler Evi Abeler Instagram Website Evi Abeler is a New York City-based photographer and table-top director focusing on food & drink, still life, and lifestyle images. Evi's work showcases passion and flavor in every project. Her images focus on the natural beauty of food and objects, highlighting their inherent colors, textures, and craftsmanship. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Published on May 10, 2016 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Spice up the winter season with a simple Mexican hot chocolate. You can make this mix in advance and whip together a hot beverage in no time. Photo: © Evi Abeler Total Time: 10 mins Yield: 2 Ingredients 1/4 cup cocoa powder (preferably dark cocoa) 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Pinch of nutmeg 1 1/2 cups (12 ounces) milk Whipped cream, for garnish Directions Whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon, cayenne and nutmeg. Heat the milk in a small saucepan until hot, but not boiling. Place 3 tablespoons of the mixture in each mug. Pour 3/4 cup hot milk over the mix and stir until dissolved. Add whipped cream. Rate it Print