Celebrate with Mexican Hot Chocolate!

Happy Cinco de Mayo and what a perfect day to share the all time favorite ‘Mexican Hot Chocolate’ Recipe with you. This Mexican Hot Chocolate made with 100% raw, unsweetened cacao powder, cinnamon and a hint of cayenne, will warm you up from the inside out!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of milk
• 1 heaped tablespoon of raw, unsweetened cacao powder
• 1 tbsp of sugar
• ¼ tsp of ground cinnamon
• A drop or 2 of vanilla extract
• A pinch of ground cayenne
• ½ oz of bittersweet chocolate
• Toppings: marshmallows, shaved chocolate, cinnamon stick for stirring

Method:

1. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add milk, cacao powder, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract and cayenne.
2. Mix together with a whisk, add the bittersweet chocolate and heat until the chocolate has completely melted and the mixture is hot, but not boiling.
3. Serve with marshmallows, chocolate shavings and a cinnamon stick.
4. Enjoy!