Mexican Hot Chocolate with Cinnamon Froth
Silky, spiced hot chocolate with a frothy cinnamon top — made in under 5 minutes with whole milk, Mexican chocolate, and a pinch of cayenne. Authentic, Instagram-ready, no blender required.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 180
- Protein
- 7g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat milk in a small saucepan over medium-high until steaming, about 3 minutes.
Step 2
Add Mexican chocolate, cinnamon, cayenne, and vanilla. Whisk continuously until chocolate fully dissolves, ~60 seconds.
Step 3
Pour into mugs. Use a milk frother or whisk vigorously for 30 seconds to create a thick, frothy top.
Step 4
Serve immediately with a pinch of cinnamon on the foam.
Tools you’ll need
- small saucepan
- whisk
- milk frother (or use a whisk by hand)
- 2 mugs
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