This spiced hot chocolate is a great winter drink, especially on a cold night! As we don't have hot chocolates in our shops year round, you can make it at home any time with this recipe.

Murphy's Aztec Hot Chocolate Recipe

Ingredients:

200 g chocolate (good quality 70%)
800 ml milk
60 gm sugar (4 tablespoons)
1/2 teaspoon cardamom
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Very small pinch dried jalapeno or chili flakes.

What to do: 

1. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave.
2. Heat the milk, sugar, and spices together to about 45C and whisk to make sure the spices are dispersed and the sugar is dissolved. Strain to remove the jalapeno/chili flakes.
3. Add the warmed milk to the melted chocolate in small parts, mixing all the time, to create a smooth emulsion.
4. Warm to drinking temperature (55C).
5. Garnish with grated chocolate and/or whipped cream and enjoy!

Six servings.

Notes:
1.The quality will really depend on the quality of chocolate that you use. We suggest Valrhona, Callebaut, or Lindt dark chocolate.
2. The amount of sugar will vary depending on the chocolate. Obviously you can add more if you want it sweeter. Adding less won’t necessarily make it more “chocolate-y” as the taste buds need some sweetness to bring out the flavour of the chocolate.
3. Beware of the jalapeno or chili. Taste the milk as it’s cooking, and strain it if it’s getting too spicy. It should warm you, not burn you!