Authentic Mexican Hot Chocolate with Chile

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Mexican chocolate, chopped
• 3 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground chile powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 cup sugar, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped chocolate, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, chile powder, allspice, sugar, and salt.
2. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is hot.
3. Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and serve immediately.

Interesting Facts

• Mexican chocolate is a type of chocolate that is made with cinnamon, sugar, and other spices.
• Chile powder is a blend of ground chiles and other spices.
• Cayenne pepper is a type of chile pepper that is used to add heat to dishes.