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aztec hot chocolate

aztec hot chocolate

Day 5 in Chicago with the daily high temperature doesn’t get above the freezing point. It’s definitely hot chocolate weather – and this Aztec Hot Chocolate recipe is a spicy way to drink yourself warm this winter.

Aztec Hot Chocolate

In a medium saucepan, combine the milk and dark chocolate. Melt the chocolate over medium heat, stirring constantly.

Once the chocolate is melted and the milk is warmed thoroughly, stir in the cinnamon and cayenne pepper. Pour into 4 mugs. Top each mug with a small handful of marshmallows and one cinnamon stick for stirring. And, if you like, a pinch of cinnamon on the melted marshmallow is a nice added touch your mouth will thank you for.

Adapted from Aztec Hot Chocolate Recipe – A Beautiful Mess.

 

Ingredients:

6 cups milk
10 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
marshmallows, for garnish
4 cinnamon sticks, for garnish

 

Number of servings: 4

Cooking time: 5 minutes

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eggnog latte

Happy National Eggnog Day! And a Merry Christmas Eve, too. Personally, I’ve never been a huge fan of eggnog. Too sweet for my tastes. But I love a good latte. This easy-to-make eggnog latte is the perfect balance of strong espresso and sweet, creamy eggnog. So if you ever shunned eggnog because of it’s too sweet taste alone, give this blend a try. You might be surprised how much you like it. I was.

Mix together the eggnog and milk. Heat up (either on a stove top or in microwave). Pour espresso into a mug and fill the mug with the hot eggnog mixture. Stir and sprinkle with ground nutmeg and ground cinnamon. And voila! You have eggnog latte.

 

Ingredients:

1/2 cup eggnog
1/4 cup whole milk
1/4 cup espresso
pinch of ground nutmeg
pinch of ground cinnamon

 

Number of servings: 1

Cooking time: 5 minutes

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cinnamon dark chocolate cocoa mix

Hot cocoa is my winter indulgence. Nightly, if possible. And always made with milk, not water. This cinnamon dark chocolate cocoa mix is rich and delicious. Perfect for a romantic winter rendezvous, don’t ya think?

Combine all the ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl and incorporate evenly. In a small saucepan, heat 3 cups of whole milk. Fill two 12-ounce mugs half full with the cocoa mixture and pour in the hot milk. Stir to combine and sprinkle with ground cinnamon on top. Better yet, add in a handful of miniature marshmallows. Sip slowly and breathe deeply. The perfect nightcap before bed.

Store any remaining cinnamon dark chocolate cocoa mixture in an airtight container.

For another great hot cocoa option, try Baked Chicago’s Aztec Hot Chocolate recipe.

 

Ingredients:

2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup unsweetened dark chocolate cocoa powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

 

Number of servings: 12

Cooking time: 5 minutes

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Whiskey Lemonade

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Whiskey Lemonade

Ingredients

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons whiskey
2 tablespoons simple syrup
crushed ice
lemon zest
water, if desired

Instructions

In a glass, combine lemon juice, whiskey and simple syrup over crushed ice. Garnish with lemon zest; add a splash of water, if desired. Makes 1 serving.

https://bakedchicago.com/whiskey-lemonade/

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champagne punch

Ingredients:

  • ice cubes
  • 1 peach, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup raspberries
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup simple syrup
  • 1 bottle champagne (such as Moet and Chandon)

In a pitcher, combine ice, peach, raspberries, blueberries, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Slowly pour in champagne. Serves 6.

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Watermelon Cooler

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Watermelon Cooler

Ingredients

3 pounds watermelon
2 tablespoons fresh mint
1 tablespoon super fine granulated sugar
ice cubes
1 1/4 cups ginger ale
1/4 cup vodka
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
4 splashes bitters

Instructions

Puree watermelon in food processor. Muddle fresh mint with sugar in large pitcher. Fill with ice cubes. Stir in 2 cups puree, ginger ale, vodka, lemon juice and bitters. Garnish with fresh mint. Serves 6 to 8.

https://bakedchicago.com/watermelon-cooler/

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Raspberry-Orange Bellinis

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Raspberry-Orange Bellinis

Ingredients

16 ounces raspberries
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Prosecco, chilled
orange slices for garnish

Instructions

In a blender or food processor, place raspberries, orange juice and lemon juice. Process until smooth, then strain mixture and discard solids. Chill raspberry mixture for at least 4 hours.

To serve, pour 2 tablespoons raspberry sauce into a glass. Add Prosecco to fill glass. Garnish with orange slices and serve immediately.

https://bakedchicago.com/raspberry-orange-bellinis-2/

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Apple Spritzer

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Apple Spritzer

Ingredients

2 cups chilled club soda
1 1/2 cups chilled apple juice or cider
10 dashes Angostura bitters
mint sprigs for garnish
ice

Instructions

In a pitcher, combine club soda, apple juice or cider, and bitters. Serve over ice and garnish with mint.

https://bakedchicago.com/apple-spritzer/

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blackberry crush

blackberry crush

Ingredients:

  • 4 blackberries
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon simple syrup
  • 1 3/4 ounces vodka
  • seltzer water
  • ice
  • mint sprig for garnish

In glass, combine blackberries and lemon juice and simple syrup.  Lightly crush berries to release their juice, then add ice and vodka.  Top with seltzer and stir to combine.  Garnish with mint.

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Parisian Hot Chocolate

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Parisian Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

2/3 cup boiling water
2 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped
1 1/3 cups whole milk
1 cup brewed espresso
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
2 ounces Chambord liqueur
1/4 cup whipped cream

Instructions

Combine boiling water and chopped dark chocolate in medium saucepan, stirring until chocolate melts. Add milk, coffee, cocoa powder and brown sugar. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring with a whisk. Heat five minutes or until tiny bubbles form around edge of pan. Add in Chambord and remove from stove. Pour one cup mixture into each of four mugs. Spoon one tablespoon whipped cream over each serving. Dust with cocoa powder and enjoy.

https://bakedchicago.com/parisian-hot-chocolate/

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chocolate eggnog

There are a few steps to making this chocolate eggnog, but the final outcome is worth it.

Chocolate Eggnog

In a heavy saucepan, stir together the sugar and cocoa powder.  Stir in the eggs, egg yolks, evaporated milk and cinnamon sticks.  Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens slightly. Thermometer should register 165° F.  Do NOT let boil.

Remove from heat. Place pan in the sink or a bowl of ice water and stir for two minutes. Remove the cinnamon sticks.

Whisk in the whipping cream, port wine, rum, and vanilla.  Cover and chill for at least 4 hours.

Garnish with whipped cream, chocolate shavings and stir with a peppermint stick for additional flavor. Makes about 2 servings of chocolate eggnog.

 

Ingredients

3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 eggs, lightly beaten
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
12 ounces evaporated milk
2 cinnamon sticks
1 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup port wine
1/4 cup rum
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
whipped cream
milk chocolate shavings
peppermint sticks

 

Number of servings: 2

Cooking time: 10 minutes

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