Description
The perfect drink for those of us who hate the cold and just want to curl on the couch and drink indoors! Creamy, rich hot chocolate, spiked with tequila and sprinkled with cayenne pepper for a spicy kick!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tbsp cocoa powder
- 3 tbs maple syrup (or sugar )
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups almond milk (unsweetened )
- 4 shots tequila
Instructions
- In a small pot heat the cocoa powder, maple syrup and 1/2 cup of almond milk over medium heat. Stir until the cocoa powder is dissolved and the mixture is creamy.
- Add in the salt, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and vanilla extract. Add in another 1/2 cup of milk and continue to stir for 3 more minutes being careful to not burn the chocolate.
- Pour in the rest of the almond milk and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Pour 2 shots of tequila into each coffee mug and pour the hot cocoa over it. Stir lightly. Top with marshmallows, extra chocolate syrup and chili powder!
Notes
This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled if you have company!