If you don’t have mezcal on hand, you can still make this spicy and delicious hot chocolate—try using aged rum or tequila.
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1/4 cup cocoa powder
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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Pinch kosher salt
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2 cups whole milk
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6 cinnamon sticks
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1 whole dried ancho chile pod, split
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8 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips
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5 ounces mezcal
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Chile powder, cocoa nib, and/or dark chocolate shavings for garnish
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In medium saucepan, stir cocoa with sugar and salt. Stir in milk, 2 cinnamon sticks, ancho chile, and bittersweet chocolate. Heat over medium heat until, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and mixture is hot. Gently whisk to completely homogenize mixture. Simmer over low heat, whisking occasionally, until fragrant, about 10 minutes. Carefully drain and discard chile and cinnamon sticks
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Return to pot and add mezcal. Heat through. Using a hand blender, a milk frother, or a whisk, beat chocolate until foamy, then divide into four glasses. Garnish with chile powder, cocoa nib (or chocolate shavings), and a cinnamon stick. Serve immediately
Special Equipment
Hand blender
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| Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
|---|---|
| 566 | Calories |
| 35g | Fat |
| 31g | Carbs |
| 14g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 4 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 566 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| 35g | 44% |
| Saturated Fat 21g | 103% |
| 13mg | 4% |
| 98mg | 4% |
| 31g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 12g | 42% |
| Total Sugars 10g | |
| 14g | |
| Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium 205mg | 16% |
| Iron 12mg | 68% |
| Potassium 751mg | 16% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)