Mexican-Style Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

• 1 cup of milk
• 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon of sugar (or more to taste)
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 pinch of cinnamon
• Optional: whipped cream for topping

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla extract and cinnamon.
2. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it comes to a gentle boil.
3. Remove from the heat and serve in mugs. Top with whipped cream, if desired.

Interesting Facts

• Mexican hot chocolate is traditionally made with a wooden molinillo, a wooden whisk-like tool used to froth the hot chocolate.
• Hot chocolate has been around since at least the Aztec Empire, and is still a beloved beverage in Mexico today.
• Mexican hot chocolate is usually made with abuelita or Ibarra brand chocolate tablets, which are made with cocoa, sugar, cinnamon and other spices.