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Snow Day Treat: Tex-Mex Hot Chocolate


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  • Author: Created by Aaron Polsky of Harvard & Stone
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 2
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

A spicy twist on classic hot chocolate. Perfect for a cozy night in.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 cups (237 ml) coconut milk
  • 2 disks Mexican hot chocolate
  • 1 tsp mole bitters
  • 1/4 tsp TABASCO® Sauce
  • 2 oz (57 g) reposado tequila or mezcal
  • Coconut flakes or marshmallows

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, add coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
  2. Add chocolate disks, mole bitters, and TABASCO® Sauce and whisk until the chocolate disks have melted.
  3. Remove from heat.
  4. To serve, add 3/4 cup hot chocolate base to a heated mug, and add 1.5 oz Reposado Tequila or Mezcal and stir.
  5. Garnish with a sprinkling of coconut flakes and marshmallows.
  6. Leave a bottle of TABASCO® Sauce out for your guests to add more if they want it spicier.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use full-fat coconut milk.
  • Adjust the amount of TABASCO® sauce to your preferred spice level.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat gently before serving.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 25
  • Sodium: 100
  • Fat: 15
  • Saturated Fat: 10
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 2
  • Cholesterol: 10