Recipes
Spiced Mexican Hot Chocolate
Cold nights call for some hot chocolate, and what better way make this holiday staple drink than with a splash of bourbon! Courtesy of Country Living, this Spiced Mexican Hot Chocolate is sure to become your go-to drink this holiday season!
Prep Time | 15 minutes |
Servings |
MetricUS Imperial
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Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk
- 2 cups half and half
- 1/2 cup dulce de leche
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 10 ounces 70% dark chocolate
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup bourbon
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Whisk together milk, half-and-half, dulce de leche, and cinnamon sticks in a large saucepan.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 10 minutes.
- Return mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Gradually whisk in finely chopped 70 percent dark chocolate, whisking until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in pure vanilla extract, kosher salt, and bourbon, if desired. Discard cinnamon sticks. Serve warm.