Boozy Mexican Hot Chocolate
Servings
8
Servings
8
Ingredients
2
cups
evaporated milk
reduced-fat, 2%
1/2
cup
whole milk
1/2
cup
chocolate liqueur
1
tspn
vanilla extract
1 1/2
tspn
ground cinnamon
1/4
tspn
ancho chili powder
10
cinnamon sticks
1
dried red chile
2 1/2
ounces
bittersweet chocolate
broken into pieces
1/4
cup
heavy whipping cream
Instructions
Whisk evaporated milk, whole milk, liquer (if using), vanilla, sugar, cocoa, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and chili powder in a heavy saucepan.
Add two of the cinnamon sticks and the chile and cook gently over medium-low heat until warm.
Add chocolate pieces and cook, whisking until melted.
Gently bring to a high simmer; reduce heat and simmer until liquid thickens and reduces slightly, whisking often, for about 10 minutes.
Combine the heavy cream with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and beat until peaks form.
Ladle 1/3 cup hot cocoa into each of 8 teacups; top with 1 tablespoon whipped cream and garnish with a cinnamon stick.