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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nMexican Hot Chocolate differs from it's American cousin by melting chocolate in hot milk instead of cocoa powder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, there is no added sugar beyond what is in the chocolate and milk. Spice it with cinnamon, cloves and cayenne pepper and you have rich chocolatey drink with a nice spicy kick<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mexican Hot Chocolate Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The ingredients for this drink are fairly basic pantry staples, though the combination may seem unusual to the uninitiated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Milk <\/strong>- dairy or non-dairy, whole milk will be creamier obviously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dark chocolate<\/strong> - you can use semi sweet or milk chocolate if you want it sweeter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Spices -<\/strong> cinnamon, cloves, and cayenne pepper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Add sweetener to the drink if you feel it needs it, but traditionally it is served without any added sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Start by simmering the cinnamon and cloves in the milk to infuse it with the aromatic flavors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The chocolate is then melted in the warmed milk along with a pinch of cayenne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, the mixture is frothed either with an immersion blender or a standard blender. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Warm up this winter with these delicious hot cocoa recipes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p><\/div>\nDirections for Mexican Hot Chocolate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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