Drinking Chocolate

• Whipped CreamFresh
• Vanilla Extract1
• Heavy Cream2 oz
• Cinnamon1 stick
• Chocolate2 oz
• Milk7 oz

Ingredient substitutions

No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Drinking Chocolate close to the original.

• Instead of Vanilla Extract

  • Vanilla Syrup— adds a little sweetness

• Instead of Heavy Cream

  • Coconut Cream— dairy-free, tiki-friendly
  • Half-and-Half— lighter

• Instead of Cinnamon

  • Allspice— similar warm spice

• Instead of Chocolate

  • Cocoa Powder— add a little sugar

• Instead of Milk

  • Half-and-Half— richer
  • Plant-Based Milk— dairy-free swap

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the cream and milk with the cinnamon and vanilla bean very slowly for 15-20 minutes.

2. 2

   (If you don't have any beans add 1-2 tsp of vanilla after heating).

3. 3

   Remove the bean and cinnamon.

4. 4

   Add the chocolate.

5. 5

   Mix until fully melted.

6. 6

   Serve topped with some very dense fresh whipped cream.

7. 7

   Serves 1-2 depending upon how much of a glutton you are.

8. 8

   For a richer chocolate, use 4 oz of milk, 4 oz of cream, 4 oz of chocolate.

9. 9

   Serve in coffee mug.