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
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- 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender + more for garnish
- 4 cups (960 ml) whole milk
- 2 bars (80 g / 3 oz each) dark chocolate, broken into large pieces
- 4-6 oz (120-180 ml) 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.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 370