This Mexican Hot Chocolate is the perfect antidote to a cold day! You'll love the warm, spicy flavor and the fact that it's so easy to make ... treat yourself to a mug today!
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The weather here has turned positively frigid. I spent much of Friday walking around the city, and by the time I got home I was chilled to the bone.
There's nothing I crave more on cold days than a hot drink, and this delicious Mexican Hot Chocolate is one of my favorites. It's rich and spicy, and has a way of warming me up that nothing else does!
You are going to love this cozy Hot Cocoa! This recipe was inspired by the flavors of the classic Mexican chocolate drink, but it's made using a not-so-traditional method. The wonderful, rich flavors are sure to warm you up, even on the coldest days, and it couldn't be easier to make.
Ready to start sipping? Then keep reading for all the details!
Ingredients
You need just a few simple ingredients for this Mexican Hot Chocolate recipe:
- Milk - Use whole milk for the creamiest results.
- Cocoa - You'll mix the milk with unsweetened cocoa powder, which gives the drink it's rich chocolatey flavor. If you'd like, you can substitute traditional Mexican chocolate for the cocoa powder called for in this recipe. Just keep in mind it's already been spiced with vanilla, cinnamon, and almond extract or crushed almonds. Adjust the spices called for in the recipe to taste.
- Sugar - The drink is lightly sweetened with granulated sugar.
- Spices - To give the cocoa its distinctive Mexican-inspired flavor, you'll season the drink with a cinnamon stick, vanilla extract, and little cayenne. The cayenne gives the hot chocolate a little kick; nothing that will burn your tongue, just a little heat at the back of your throat.
This recipe is naturally vegetarian. You can make it vegan / dairy free by using your favorite plant based milk.
How to Make Mexican Hot Chocolate
This delicious recipe couldn't be easier to make! You'll find a detailed recipe card below, but here's an overview of the step:
- Combine ingredients. Begin by adding the milk, cocoa powder, spices, and sugar to a medium pot, then whisk well. Don't worry if the ingredients take a while to combine ... just keep whisking. As the drink heats up everything will come together.
- Heat until hot. Cook the drink over medium heat, whisking frequently, until it's hot.
- Serve. When the cocoa is hot and smooth (no need to boil), transfer it to a mug, then serve topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, or your choice of toppings. Tip: Traditional Mexican Hot Chocolate is not topped with whipped cream, but it makes a tasty addition!
Time to warm up with a cup of your homemade Mexican Hot Chocolate!
Related Recipes
Looking for more cocoa recipes? Try one of these delicious drinks next:
- Hot Cocoa Recipe
- Peppermint Hot Chocolate
- Hot Chocolate Coffee
- Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa
- Spiked Hot Chocolate
Mexican Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 3 cups whole milk
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick, plus more for serving
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne
- whipped cream
- ground cinnamon, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Place cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon stick, vanilla, and cayenne in a medium pot. Whisk until combined.
- Cook over low heat, stirring often, until hot.
- Serve hot, topped with whipped cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and a cinnamon stick. Enjoy!
Notes
- For sweeter hot chocolate, add an additional tablespoon or two of sugar.
- Cayenne can be eliminated or reduced, depending on your heat preference.
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Oh, Ginnie. I've got to try this. It sounds delicious and I believe I have most of the ingredients. Thanks for sharing. I saw your link at the Inspire Me Monday party.
Ginnie, this is beautiful. I love hot cocoa, and Mexican chocolate is good in so many things. Yes, this would definitely warm you right up!! It sounds good for Christmas Eve, and I wish I had a set of those cute sweater mugs to serve it in! If you have time, I hope you'll share this at Treasure Box Tuesday tonight- we get started at 8:00 p.m. Eastern time! 🙂