Quality chocolate melted with cream and a nip of Grand Marnier not only tastes delicious, but brings rosiness back to your cheeks. So stay inside your igloo, find an armchair and take on the winter one sip at a time.

Boozy Dark Chocolate and Cayenne Pepper Cocoa

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Author: Marissa Sertich
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 2 servings 1x

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Description

Indulge in a rich and spicy boozy dark chocolate hot cocoa, perfect for warming up on a cold winter’s day.

Ingredients

Units Scale

5 oz dark chocolate, 70%
1/4 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon powdered sugar
2 ounces Grand Marnier, or orange liqueur
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Instructions

Using a box grater, grate the dark chocolate into fine shavings and set aside.
In a small saucepan, combine the heavy cream and whole milk. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
Once boiling, remove the saucepan from the heat. Gradually whisk in the grated chocolate until completely melted and smooth.
Add the powdered sugar and a pinch of cayenne pepper, whisking until fully incorporated.
Stir in the Grand Marnier or orange liqueur until well mixed.
Pour the hot cocoa into mugs and serve immediately, enjoying the warmth and spice.

Notes

For a non-alcoholic version, omit the Grand Marnier. Adjust the cayenne pepper to taste for more or less spice. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat gently on the stove, adding a splash of milk if needed to thin the consistency.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Beverage
Cuisine: American