Xocolatl originated in Mayan culture and is the original hot chocolate drink!
This hot chocolate is a spiced, slightly bitter chocolate drink that was popular with Aztecs and Mayans, and you can still enjoy the drink today with the right ingredients!
It's not as sweet as typical hot cocoa, so you can taste the flavor in the chocolate, cinnamon, vanilla and chilli!
INGREDIENTS:
Dark Chocolate - 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate
Milk - 2 cups of full fat milk or milk substitute if vegan.
Cinnamon - 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Vanilla - 1 teaspoon vanilla
Red Chili - 1 chili pepper, split in half and seeds removed
Honey - 1- 4 tablespoons honey (depending on how sweet you wish to make it.)
INSTRUCTIONS:
Step 1 - Melt the chocolate with a little of the milk in a small pot over medium heat.
Step 2 - Whisk in the remaining milk, the cinnamon, vanilla, and dash of salt.
Step 3 - Add the chili pepper to the pot and bring the pot almost to a boil.
Step 4 - Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit for 10 mins.
Step 5 - Remove and discard the chili pepper.
Step 6 - Whisk in the honey, 1 tablespoon at a time, and taste until it is a sweetness you like.
Step 7 - Pour the spicy Aztec hot chocolate into mugs and serve!
If you decide to have a go at making this delicious drink, share you pics and recipe variations with us!
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