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A tall glass mug of hot chocolate with melted whipped cream on top, dusted with cinnamon, set against a dark purple background.

Holiday Hot Chocolate


  • Author: Raelynn Gigler

Description

This cozy winter drink blends almond milk, raw cacao, honey, and a touch of cayenne for warmth, finished with a splash of smoky mezcal. Topped with homemade cinnamon whipped cream, it’s a rich and spicy twist on classic hot chocolate.


Ingredients

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  • 4 cup of Almond Milk (you can use regular soy or coconut- this is just my preference)
  • 4 tbsp of Raw Cacao Powder
  • 4 tbsp of Honey
  • 1 tbsp of Vanilla Bean Ghee
  • 1 tsp of Cayenne Pepper
  • 1½ oz Mezcal

For the cinnamon whipped cream:

  • ½ cup of heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ tsp powdered sugar
  • Pinch of salt


Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients except the mezcal in a pan and warm.
  2. Add mezcal to mug and 1 cup of the hot chocolate.
  3. Top with cinnamon whip cream.

For the cinnamon whipped cream:

  1. Mix all ingredients and whip until a peak forms.