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Chocolate Beverage

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Contains Alcohol:  No
Style: Coffee, Tea, or Cocoa
Glass Type: Coffee Mug
Ingredients: 4

Recipe:
6 cups Milk
3 oz Mexican Chocolate (or dark Dutch type)
1 tsp Powdered Cinnamon
3 Egg, beaten

Instructions

Boil Milk in the top of a deep double boiler five minutes. Remove from fire and add Chocolate, mixed with the Cinnamon, a little at a time, beating with molinillo or Egg beater after each addition. When the Chocolate is thoroughly blended, heat to the boiling point. Place over bottom of double boiler and add Eggs, whipping constantly, until they are thoroughly blended and the mixture is frothing. Serve in Coffee mug. Serves eight.

Chocolate Beverage - Summary

The Chocolate Beverage you described is a rich and creamy concoction that combines the comforting warmth of milk with the deep flavors of Mexican chocolate or dark Dutch chocolate. The addition of powdered cinnamon infuses the drink with a warm, spicy aroma, while the beaten eggs lend a velvety, smooth texture. This luxurious beverage is perfect for chilly days, offering a soothing and indulgent experience with each sip. The interplay of the chocolate's intense cocoa notes and the spice of cinnamon creates a balanced and inviting flavor profile.

The history of chocolate beverages dates back to ancient Mesoamerican civilizations, such as the Aztecs and the Mayans, who consumed a bitter chocolate drink made from cacao beans, water, and spices. This early form of hot chocolate was a revered beverage, often associated with rituals and royalty. When Spanish explorers arrived in the Americas, they brought cacao back to Europe, where it was sweetened and transformed into a popular drink among the elite. Over time, chocolate beverages evolved, incorporating different ingredients and techniques, leading to the rich and diverse variety of chocolate drinks enjoyed around the world today, including this delightful combination of milk, chocolate, cinnamon, and eggs.

This drink style is classified as a Coffee, Tea, or Cocoa and is Non-Alcoholic, so have as many as you want. The recommended glass type for this drink is a Coffee Mug. We say, feel free to serve it in whatever you have available; it will still taste the same :)

You may also use different variations of the same ingredient. For example, you could change up fruit types or sugar substitutes. Other substitutions would include different brands of liquor. For example, if your drink calls for a specific type of whiskey, you could try using bourbon instead of Irish.

Crafting cocktails should be fun, so get creative and make it your own. Who knows, you might find your next favorite!

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Chocolate Beverage consists of 4 different ingredients, although you may not need all of them to make it work. Keep in mind, there are many different flavored spirts and brands, so never feel obligated to use any one in particular. If you don't have all of the below ingredients, you can always get crafty and try your own variations. You might even create your own version that tastes even better. Feel free to share your creations with the Cocktail Friend community!

Here are some of the potential core ingredients you'll want. Each ingredient links to other drinks containing that same ingredient:

  1. Milk
  2. Chocolate
  3. Cinnamon
  4. Egg

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