Chocolate Caliente con Kahlua
Interested in a hot chocolate for grownups? This one is prepared with earthy Mexican chocolate and Kahlua, a coffee-flavored liqueur for a little extra warmth on a chilly evening.
We first tried this drink at a gallery opening in San Miguel de Allende. They were serving it to the guests instead of the typical cheap white wine. A great decision in our book.
We were told that it is very popular in San Luis Potosí. We don’t know if that is true but it is very popular with us.
How to Make
You will need 3 cups of milk, 1 Mexican chocolate tablet, 3 ounces of Kahlua, and 2 cinnamon sticks. To froth the chocolate you will need a wooden molinillo or a wire whisk. The recipe makes two 12oz. cups but you can easily increase the recipe to serve at your next party.
The chocolate tablet contains piloncillo, a very rustic brown sugar, and cinnamon. If you have never tried Mexican chocolate, you should because it’s a real treat. The flavor is earthy and the texture is rustic.
Where to Buy
The most common Mexican chocolate brands are Abuelita and Ibarra brands. If you can’t find Mexican chocolate at your local supermarket, you can order artisanal chocolate made in Oaxaca through HERNÁN, specialists in premium Mexican food and kitchenware. (BUY)
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Put the milk and cinnamon sticks in a saucepan and turn the heat to low.
When bubbles start appearing in the milk add the chocolate tablet.
Use the molinillo or wire whisk to froth the milk and dissolve the chocolate tablet.
Keep frothing until the chocolate has dissolved completely.
Add the Kahlua and froth for a few seconds.
Serve immediately.
Enjoy! You might be interested in our traditional Mexican hot chocolate recipe too.
Mexican Kahlua Hot Chocolate Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 tablet Mexican chocolate 3oz. BUY
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 3 ounces Kahlua or coffee liqueur
Instructions
- Put the milk and cinnamon sticks in a saucepan and turn the heat to low. (Do not allow the milk to boil)
- When bubbles start appearing in the milk add the chocolate tablet.
- Use the molinillo or wire whisk to froth the milk and dissolve the chocolate tablet.
- Keep frothing until the chocolate has dissolved completely.
- Add the Kahlua and froth for a few seconds.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- The prepared drink is a little bit coarse. Not all of the chocolate dissolves.
- Serve with whipped cream or marshmallows if you like.
Nutrition
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Robin says
This looks super easy and tasty! I will try this very soon. Many thanks, Doug, for sharing this.
Brenda Cisneros says
This is a great idea! I love Mexican chocolate but I have never treid with kahlua. I think now it is a good time for a midnight snack!