The
next day, equally as chilly, I ordered a cup of hot chocolate at the hotel and
was presented with an identically rich, smooth and delicious drink. It
was not long before I realized that this was how hot chocolate was served in
Barcelona. The day I got home, I tried to recreate the drink I fell in
love with in Barcelona, and believe I have succeeded. My Barcelona Hot
Chocolate is wonderful as is, but during these chilly nights, a shot of
peppermint schnapps is sure to add a wonderful dimension to this decadent
treat.
Ingredients:
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5 tablespoon cocoa
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2 tablespoon sugar
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 cup milk
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1 tsp vanilla
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1/2 tsp instant espresso or coffee (optional)
Directions:
In a small bowl, combine cocoa powder,
granulated sugar, brown sugar, espresso powder and cornstarch.
Pour cold milk in to a small saucepan and add
cocoa mixture.
Begin cooking at medium
low heat while stirring constantly.
Mixture will thicken as it heats.
Cook until it thickens. Stir in
vanilla, instant espresso coffee (optional) and serve immediately.
