Description
Christmas cheer and cold temps have one remedy, a steaming, calming mug of lavender hot chocolate made warmer with the a measure of boozy orangey liquid.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Tbsp dried culinary lavender + more for garnish
- 4 cups whole milk
- 2–80g (2.82 ounces) bars dark chocolate, broken into large pieces
- 4–6 oz Grand Marnier
- Whipped Cream
- Orange zest, optional
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan gently heat milk and lavender, until just simmering; be careful not to boil. Remove from heat and allow to steep for at least 20 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove lavender.
- Add milk back to the pot and heat over medium low heat. Add chocolate and whisk until melted.
- Remove from heat and divide hot chocolate into cups. Add 1 oz of Grand Marnier to each cup.
- Top with whipped cream and garnish with a pinch of lavender and orange zest.
- Category: Beverage, Drink, Cocktail