Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix

By stancec44

Spice up the winter season with a simple Mexican hot chocolate. You can make this mix in advance and whip together a hot beverage in no time.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup cocoa powder (preferably dark cocoa)
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Pinch of nutmeg
• 1 1/2 cups (12 ounces) milk
• Whipped cream, for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon, cayenne and nutmeg.

Heat the milk in a small saucepan until hot, but not boiling.

Place 3 tablespoons of the mixture in each mug.

Pour 3/4 cup hot milk over the mix and stir until dissolved. Add whipped cream.