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
Scale
- 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
- Mix all ingredients except the mezcal in a pan and warm.
- Add mezcal to mug and 1 cup of the hot chocolate.
- Top with cinnamon whip cream.
For the cinnamon whipped cream:
- Mix all ingredients and whip until a peak forms.