Beverages
Hot Chocolate
Makes 1 serving
Hot Chocolate
Makes 1 serving
The perfect cup of decadence sure to please everyone. Try one of our adult twists!
Ingredients
- 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- Tiny pinch kosher salt (optional)
- 3 tablespoons hot water
- ⅛ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup heavy cream, whipped to a medium-soft peak and lightly sweetened to taste
Preparation
- Put the chopped chocolate, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt, if using, into a large mug. Add the hot water and whisk until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Whisk in vanilla.
- Put the milk into a separate heatproof mug. Hold the mug in one hand andnplace under the steam wand so the bottom of the wand is just below the surface of the milk at an angle. Select the Steam function and press the START/STOP knob to start steaming. While holding the mug at an angle, allow the steam to move the milk around. Once the milk begins to increase in volume, lift the mug up higher so the steam wand immerses deeper into the milk. When you can feel that the milk in the mug is quite hot, press the START/STOP knob to
stop steaming. Tap the mug a few times to remove any larger bubbles. - Slowly pour the steamed milk into the mug with chocolate mixture. Whisk to combine. Top the drink with about 2 tablespoons of the whipped cream.
- Serve immediately.
Hot Chocolate Toddy:
- Add 2 tablespoons bourbon or dark rum to the chocolate mixture.
Espresso Hot Chocolate:
- Brew 1 espresso capsule into the chocolate mixture.
