Hot Chocolate (Orange)
Orange hot chocolate is a twist on the old childhood favorite. Note that this hot chocolate is not sweet. Those who like it sweeter should use a chocolate with a higher sugar content, or add 1 tablespoon sugar with the chocolate.
Total Time
5 minutes
Servings
4
4 cups (1 liter / 1.1 quart) milk
1 stick cinnamon
4 oz (110 g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped (can substitute semisweet)
½ tsp orange extract
¼ tsp vanilla extract
Place the milk and cinnamon in a saucepan, and gently heat to just below a simmer, about 180 °F (82 °C).
Add the chocolate, and stir while allowing to melt. Do not allow to come to a boil.
When the chocolate has melted, strain the chocolate milk into another container, add the extracts, and whisk or blend until frothy.
Transfer to mugs or heatproof glasses and serve.