Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix

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.

Mexican Hot Chocolate
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

  1. Whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon, cayenne and nutmeg.

  2. Heat the milk in a small saucepan until hot, but not boiling.

  3. Place 3 tablespoons of the mixture in each mug.

  4. Pour 3/4 cup hot milk over the mix and stir until dissolved.

  5. Add whipped cream.

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