We have all types of spices, so why not make hot chocolate with spices using the best spices? Let us quit the chatter and make the spiced hot chocolate recipe.
Hot Chocolate With Spices In It Is A Thing?
Growing up, I never had hot chocolate that was any flavor other than hot chocolate. Nothing fancy, just chocolate that happened to be hot and delicious.
This changed once I became open to trying new recipes. Furthermore, this was an amazing decision because I came across a substantial amount of hot chocolate recipe that utilizes different flavors.
On the contrary, as a foodie, I am embarrassed to admit that I did not become really open about trying different foods until I became an adult.
Do not get me wrong, I always loved food. However, now my taste for has expanded exponentially. Now, I find myself using all types of spices when I cook.
Furthermore, I am always on the hunt to find the best spices.
On this journey of making different types of chocolate beverages, I came across multiple Mexican hot chocolate recipes that use a lot of spices for the beverage.
Seeing these recipes were an indicator to me that in Mexican culture, it is normal to add all types of spices to your chocolate beverage.
This revelation inspired me to make a Mexican hot chocolate spiced recipe. After that, I went on to create this spiced hot chocolate recipe.
The Difference Between The Mexican And Spiced Hot Chocolate Recipe
If I were to look at the two recipes, the difference would be within the ingredients.
Although they have similar ingredients, Mexican hot chocolate uses red crushed pepper flakes and instant coffee, while hot chocolate with spices uses allspice berries, bay leaves, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
As far as the process of making both hot chocolates go, the method is the same.
The Best Spices For The Spiced Hot Chocolate Recipe
I am not scared to admit this, but I am biased when it comes to the best spices for hot chocolate with spices.
of course, the spices that are used for this recipe. With that being said, I am sure that there are other spices that can be used as well.
Making The Spiced Hot Chocolate Recipe
Serving: 2
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole Milk
- 4 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 3 tbsp Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp Cloves
- 1/16 tsp Nutmeg
- 1 tsp All Spice Berries, Crushed
- 1 tbsp Ginger, Fresh, Blended
- 2 Bay Leaves
Equipment And Tools
- Coffee Mug
- Saucepan with Pour Spouts
- Spatula
- Strainer
Steps
- Put a bit of milk into the saucepan. Place enough milk to cover the base of the saucepan.
- Put in all the dry ingredients except for the unsweetened cocoa powder and sugar.
- Stir the ingredients, then add the white sugar to the beverage.
- Add the unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Stir the hot chocolate mixture.
- Pour in the rest of the milk.
- Continue to stir the mixture.
- Grab a strainer and pour the hot chocolate mixture into a cup. Make sure that the strainer is directly over the cup.
- Enjoy the drink.
A Hot Drink For You To Enjoy
A recipe that is so delicious and sweet. Furthermore, you can drink this at any time, even though it is hot. The drink is just that good.
Spiced Hot Chocolate
Supplies and Equipment
- 1 Coffee Mug
- 1 Saucepan with Pour Spouts
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Strainer
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Whole Milk
- 4 Tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 3 Tbsp White Sugar
- 1/2 Tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1/8 Tsp Cloves
- 1/16 Tsp Nutmeg
- 1 Tsp Allspice Berries Crushed
- 1 Tbsp Ginger Fresh, Blended
- 2 Whole Bay Leaves
Instructions
Steps
- Put a bit of milk into the saucepan. Place enough milk to cover the base of the saucepan.
- Put in all the dry ingredients except for the unsweetened cocoa powder and sugar.
- Stir the ingredients, then add the white sugar to the beverage.
- Add the unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Stir the hot chocolate mixture.
- Pour in the rest of the milk.
- Continue to stir the mixture.
- Grab a strainer and pour the hot chocolate mixture into a cup. Make sure that the strainer is directly over the cup.
- Enjoy the drink.
