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Traditional Mexican Hot Chocolate
Traditional dish · Mexican
A rich and authentic Mexican hot chocolate, traditionally made with water or milk, unsweetened chocolate, cinnamon, and a touch of sugar. It's known for its slightly grainy texture from the traditional chocolate and a hint of spice.
Ingredients
- Mexican chocolate (like Ibarra or Abuelita)4 oz
- Milk (whole or 2%)4 cups
- Water1 cup
- Cinnamon sticks2
- Sugar (optional, to taste)2-4 tbsp
- Saltpinch
Steps
- 1
Break the Mexican chocolate into pieces and place them in a saucepan with the water and cinnamon sticks.
- 2
Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
- 3
Pour in the milk and add sugar if using. Heat gently, stirring, until hot but not boiling. Do not boil the milk.
- 4
Remove the cinnamon sticks. Whisk the hot chocolate vigorously with a molinillo (traditional whisk) or a regular whisk until frothy.
- 5
Serve immediately in mugs.
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