Mexican Hot Cocoa Slugger
 
 
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!
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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!
Recipe by The Eclectic Kitchen - Crystal Cartier at https://theeclectickitchen.com/2012/09/18/mexican-cocoa-slugger/