Mexican Hot Chocolate

Anyone ever made Mexican hot chocolate before? I've never made it myself, but am eager to try. There's something so comforting about the sipping a mug of rich, warm hot chocolate. And if you ask me, the extra pinch of spice in the Mexican variety adds an extra oomph. I saw a recipe in Real Simple I'm hoping to try soon.

Hot cocoa +
- 2 pinches ground chipotle pepper
- 2 pinches ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons whipped cream

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13 comments

ashley sullivan said...

haven't tried it, but i saw the recipe as well! looks tempting for sure. be sure to report back if you give it a go, i'd love to know your thoughts!

carolina @ patagonia gifts said...

mmmm looks delish. will have to try it! have a beautiful day! xo

the southern hostess said...

Sounds perfect! Now you have me craving some.

Diana Mieczan said...

I also love hot chocolate. There is something truly comforting about it...Yum! Thanks for the recipe,sweetie...Im going to give it a try
Happy Tuesday, my dear
Kisses

Becky said...

Looks amazing, perfect ward off those winter blues.

Kate (Embarrassment of Riches) said...

It's my favorite kind of hot cocoa! I cheat and use Jacques Torres' Wicked Mix.

(I love spice and chocolate so much that I throw some cayenne into my brownies!)

Melanie's Randomness said...

Ooo never tried it!! It must have a nice kick to it tho!! =)

Melanie's Randomness

Suzanne said...

I've tried it, it's so warming, just the thing on a cold wintery day.
I have also used chilli powder which works for me too.

Stef said...

I've never had Mexican hot chocolate, but I love Mexican coffee which has similar spices. I'll have to try this!

Anonymous said...

That cup of hot chocolate looks absolutely amazing! We've made it before w/ Taza chocolate (http://www.tazachocolate.com/). This is the real deal stone-ground mexican style chocolate and they come in flavors like cinnamon, spicy, almond, etc and they're made in disc shape intentionally for hot choc making. Your post has inspired and I am going to have to do this while it's cold and blustery out! :)

Today Hilary... said...

I've made it using the Abuelita chocolate bars....yummy

Popcorn, Pugs & Peonies said...

Mexican hot chocolate is one of my favorite things. You should definitely give it a shot.

Christy said...

I had my first cup in Mexico City last week! It was goooood. Even better with a little piece of bread on the side.