Mexican Spiced Hot Chocolate with a Kick

January 6, 2014 by Kari Karch


Perfect for a winter warm-up, with just the right amount of kick!

preparation

preparation time
10 mins

cook time
10

servings
2

calories
1120

ingredients

2 cup whole milk

1 tablespoons aged bourbon

1 tablespoons light brown sugar

4.5 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped

0.5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

directions

Step 1

Place the milk, bourbon, and sugar in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer.

Step 2

Turn off heat, stir in the chocolate, vanilla, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper with a wooden spoon and allow to steep for 3 minutes. Reheat the hot chocolate over low heat until it simmers.

Kari Karch

Kari Karch is a 19-year veteran of the culinary industry, creator of Kiss the Cook, and the head chef and spokesperson for the Kenmore brand. She has made many notable appearances on ABC Morning News, on WGN, on the Cooking Channel and as a judge for the World Food Championships.