Mexican Hot Chocolate
Hot chocolate with cinnamon and a hint of chilli.
Served hot · Heatproof glass · Easy · about 4 minutes · alcohol-free
Ingredients
- 180 ml Hot chocolate (made with milk)
- 10 ml Cinnamon syrup
- 1 Chilli slices
- Cinnamon (garnish)
Method
- Warm the glass
- Pour 180 ml hot chocolate (made with milk) into the glass
- Pour 10 ml cinnamon syrup into the glass
- Add 1 chilli slices
- Garnish
Tip
Take the chilli out after a minute.
About the Mexican Hot Chocolate
The milk and yoghurt family. Milk and yoghurt drinks are an old way to cool down in hot climates. Lassi comes from the Punjab, ayran is Turkey's national drink, and New York soda fountains invented the egg cream in the early 1900s. They are filling and soothing and calm spicy food.
Mexican Hot Chocolate FAQ
What's in a Mexican Hot Chocolate?
180 ml hot chocolate (made with milk), 10 ml cinnamon syrup, 1 chilli slices, garnished with cinnamon.
Does a Mexican Hot Chocolate contain alcohol?
No. It is completely alcohol-free, so it suits drivers, non-drinkers and anyone pacing themselves.
Should I shake or stir a Mexican Hot Chocolate?
Neither. Build it in a warm glass and stir until any sugar dissolves.
What glass do you serve a Mexican Hot Chocolate in?
A heatproof glass, about 250 ml. Warm the glass first. No heatproof glass? Use a coffee mug.
