Mexican Hot Cocoa Slugger

This one gets it’s name from it’s ability to seriously punch you in the face. With a double shot of espresso, whiskey, and pure cocoa this sweetly bitter treat is truly a “slugger”, not to mention the “pow!” it gets from a pinch of chili pepper. If you don’t have chili pepper you can substitute a small pinch of cayenne. I love this warming treat when the cooler fall nights roll in. It’s the perfect drink for a movie night, deliciously decadent with just enough punch to keep you awake for the next 2 hours! 😉

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Mexican Hot Cocoa Slugger

 

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With a double shit of espresso, a generously splash of whiskey, rich cocoa and a pinch of chili pepper, this slugger will be the most delicious wake up call you'll ever get!

Author: Crystal Cartier

Recipe type: Dessert, Drink

Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian

Serves: 2 servings

Ingredients

• 2 shots espresso or very strong coffee
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• ¼ cup whiskey or bourbon
• 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 drop almond extract
• ⅛ teaspoon ancho chili powder or 1 dried red chile (remove chile before serving)
• ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon sugar

Instructions

1. Heat espresso, milk, whiskey, chocolate, cinnamon, almond extract and chili powder over low heat whisking constantly until chocolate melts. Do not boil! Pour into mugs.
2. Whip heavy cream and sugar until it forms soft peaks. Top each mug with whipped cream and serve.

ENJOY!

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