Mexican Hot Chocolate

The Lush Chef was home in Michigan for the holidays, and the colder weather definitely makes one crave a warm cocktail.  While heading out to church on Christmas Eve, I did a quick poll in the car and this is what the family requested.  This recipe for Mexican Hot Chocolate from Liquor.com has a slight heat from the cayenne and incorporates some holiday spices like cinnamon and allspice.  I may never want hot chocolate any other way now...

Mexican Hot Chocolate - serves 3
Ingredients:

• 6 Tbs cocoa powder
• 3 Tbs sugar
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 2 pinches allspice
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 3 oz water
• 16 oz whole milk
• 6 oz tequila

- In a small saucepan, stir together the cocoa powder, sugar, cayenne pepper, cinnamon and water until it forms a thick paste.
- Over medium heat, stir in the milk and whisk constantly until the mixture is hot, but not boiling.
- Remove from heat and stir in tequila.