Spiced Grand Marnier Hot Chocolate

By lorik

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 ounces 72% bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 arbol chile pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 1/2 teaspoon whole allspice berries
• Pinch cayenne pepper
• Fresh whipped cream, to top
• Chile powder, to top

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk, chocolate, chile pepper, cinnamon, brown sugar, vanilla, salt, peppercorns, allspice and cayenne. Simmer, whisking until the chocolate has melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to infuse for 15 minutes, then return to medium heat and warm until hot.

2. Strain through a fine mesh strainer and add the Grand Marnier. Top with whipped cream and a dusting of chile powder and serve.