Mexican Spiced Hot Chocolate with a Kick
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.