It's getting cooler. Drag out the Hot Chocolate Recipes!

[Woodmonkey]

Mexican Hot Chocolate (this is just one and has coffee in it. There are more and Mexican Hot Chocolate is one of the best!

Ingredients

* 1 1/2 oz unsweetened chocolate
* 1/4 cup sugar
* 2 tbs instant coffee crystals
* 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
* 3/4 cup water
* 2 cups milk
* Whipped cream

In a saucepan, mix chocolate, sugar, coffee, cinnamon and water. Heat until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Stir constantly. Simmer for about 4 minutes, while stirring. Add milk and heat through without boiling.

Remove from heat and whisk until foamy. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream.

Serves 2

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Adults only

My favorite

Make cocoa any way you like it and add some Peppermint Schnapps to taste.

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Hot Cocoberry

Ingredients

* 1 cup hot chocolate
* 1 oz coconut rum
* 1 oz raspberry liqueur

Combine in a mug, and serve.
Serves 1

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Grand Marnier Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

* 1 cup half n' half
* 2 cups milk
* 1/2 cup orange juice
* 6 oz bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
* 1/3 cup Grand Marnier

Heat half and half, milk, and orange juice until just boiling. In a mixing bowl, add about 2/3 cup of hot milk to the chocolate and whip smooth. Add the rest of the milk and whisk again. Simmer for around 2 minutes to reheat through. Add Grand Marnier and serve.