Ingredients
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8 ounces of good quality dark chocolate, plus small piece to garnish
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4 cups plus two tablespoons whole milk
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1/4 cup sugar
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1-1 1/2 cups of ice cubes
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optional
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grating of chocolate over each
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4 cinnamon sticks or dried pepperfor garnish
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dollop of whipped cream for each
Directions
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In a medium saucepan, mix together the milk with the cayenne pepper and cinnamon. Allow mixture to gently heat up, stirring occasionally. |
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While the mixture heats, add the sugar and then break up the chocolate into very small pieces and mix together well. |
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Once the milk is steaming, add the chocolate and whisk until it’s melted and incorporated. Taste and adjust the cayenne and cinnamon. |
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Use a molinillo or whisk to mix the hot chocolate vigorously until it's frothy, 3 to 4 minutes, or blend in a blender for about 2 minutes. |
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Place the mixture in refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes to cool completely. |
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Pour cooled chocolate into a blender, add the ice cubes and blitz until smooth and consistency of a milk shake. |
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Evenly distribute into 4 glasses and top each with a dollop of whipped cream. |
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Grate over the chocolate and add cinnamon stick (optional). |
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Serve immediately on a plate with spoon. |
