F.N. Sharp Recipes | Boozy Mexican Hot Chocolate

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cocoa powder

💰Cheaper: milk chocolate

Cocoa powder is lower in calories and can be used to create a lighter version.

alcoholic spirit

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: chocolate syrup

Using non-alcoholic options retains flavor without the alcohol.

Melt semi-sweet chocolate chips over a double boiler.

Heat 1 cup of milk in a saucepan until warm.

Add 2 tablespoons of dark cocoa powder and granulated white sugar to the milk and whisk until combined.

Add cinnamon and a dash of cayenne pepper to taste and whisk until warm.

In a stand mixer, combine 1 cup of heavy whipping cream, a splash of whiskey, a tablespoon of sugar, and a little vanilla extract.

Whisk the cream on low to aerate, then increase speed until it reaches a whipped consistency.

In a mug, add a splash of whiskey, then pour in the hot chocolate mixture and stir to combine.

Use a torch to lightly char marshmallows, then place them on top of the hot chocolate as a garnish.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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