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Hot Chocolate (Orange)

Orange hot chocolate is a twist on the old childhood favorite. Note that this hot chocolate is not sweet. Those who like it sweeter should use a chocolate with a higher sugar content, or add 1 tablespoon sugar with the chocolate.

Total 00:05
Yield 4

Ingredients

  • 4 cups (1 liter / 1.1 quart) milk
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 4 oz (110 g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped (can substitute semisweet)
  • ½ tsp orange extract
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. 1
    Place the milk and cinnamon in a saucepan, and gently heat to just below a simmer, about .
  2. 2
    Add the chocolate, and stir while allowing to melt. Do not allow to come to a boil.
  3. 3
    When the chocolate has melted, strain the chocolate milk into another container, add the extracts, and whisk or blend until frothy.
  4. 4
    Transfer to mugs or heatproof glasses and serve.
Category
Beverages

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