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The following hot chocolate variations all make two servings. To try them, make the adjustments as noted below and then follow the instructions for hot chocolate.
how to make
Hot White Chocolate: A soothing drink that's a bit sweeter than the basic hot chocolate. To make, replace the bittersweet chocolate with 2 oz. white chocolate, such as Callebaut. Serve with chocolate whipped cream.
Irish Coffee Hot Chocolate: This one is great served with whipped cream. Use only 2 cups milk and add 1/2 cup strong coffee. Put 2 Tbs. whiskey (more or less to taste) in the blender with the chocolate.
Hot Chocolate with Ginger & Cinnamon: Ginger gives this drink a nice bite. To make, add 3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon and 1/2 tsp. ground ginger to the milk before heating.
Mint Hot Chocolate: Fresh mint gives a clean, fresh taste. Add 6 to 8 mint leaves to the heated milk and let steep for 10 min. Reheat the milk and strain out the mint. Blend with 3-1/2 oz. chopped chocolate. Garnish each cup with a mint leaf.
Hot Chocolate with Cardamom: Add 1/4 tsp. ground cardamom to the milk before heating.
From Fine Cooking 36, pp. 46-48
photo: Scott Phillips
