Hot chocolate was once thought to be the drink of the Gods. The once powerful Mayan and Aztec kings would drink this powerful potion to bring them peace with their creators. Though not exactly the same as the concoction that was popular thousands of years ago, this version of hot chocolate is as close as it gets to that envigorating nectar.
Instructions
Spiced Hot Chocolate
1. Place pan on stove over medium heat. Add 3 cups of milk to the pan. Watch the milk carefully so that it doesn't boil. Meanwhile, chop the bars of bittersweet and dark chocolate to break up into small pieces. Add the chocolate to the milk.
2. Heat the milk until chocolate is completely melted, stirring constantly. Milk will turn into a dark brown color. Lower the heat to a simmer, and continue stirring for one minute. Stir in 1 tsp. each of cinnamon extract, paprika, chili powder and cayenne pepper into the chocolate mixture. Leave over low heat for at least five minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Turn off the heat. Let the mixture cool for one minute. Ladle the spiced hot chocolate into mugs, filling almost to the top.
4. Top each mug with whipped cream, and sprinkle with cinnamon powder and ground nutmeg. Serve hot.
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