The seasons are changing, and for the Northern Hemisphere, this means autumn colors and colder weather. The only thing better than staying warm in winter is staying warm and medicated! Straight out of our new cookbook, HERB!, is this delicious recipe for Mexican hot chocolate.
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Recipe for Medicated Mexican Hot Chocolate
Ingredients:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons canna-chocolate sauce (see below for recipe)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Optional: whipped cream and cinnamon stick garnish
Directions:
- In a small sauce pot, heat milk and sugar on medium-low until sugar completely dissolves.
- Continue heating milk to a low rolling simmer, and then remove from heat.
- Stir in canna-chocolate sauce and spices.
- Serve in a heat-proof mug and top with whip cream and a cinnamon stick.
Recipe for Canna-Chocolate Sauce
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons cannabutter
- 1 teaspoon Madagascar vanilla extract
- Pinch sea salt
Directions:
- Place sugar, flour, and cocoa powder in a bowl; whisk gently until combined and set aside.
- In a small sauce pot, heat milk on medium-low to medium heat just until a gentle rolling bubble begins.
- Turn heat off and whisk in cannabutter and vanilla extract; whisk gently until completely combined (approx. 1 – 2 mins).
- While mixture is still warm, whisk in dry ingredients a little at a time.
- Stir constantly for 6 minutes, and finish with a pinch of salt.
- Pour into glass jar with a tight fitting lid, and use immediately or store in your refrigerator for up to two weeks.
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