Mexican hot chocolate with Tequila scented whipped cream

This is my riff on the traditional hot chocolate with a little Mexican twist. The Mexican hot chocolate is so thick and creamy, so much better then the crappy powdered stuff you get here in the super market. The Mexican cinnamon is flaky and has such intense flavor that you just can’t get around here. Not to mention the Mexican chocolate itself, its so rich and dark, perfect chocolate in my opinion. This drink is a perfect way to begin or end a day. And with most Mexican drinks, a little tequila is added for kick.

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Mexican hot chocolate with tequila scented whipped cream

1.5 oz Mexican chocolate, finely chopped

1 ½ cups heavy cream

1 ½ cups whole milk

1 stick Mexican cinnamon

½ cup packed brown sugar

1 Tbsp tequila

1 tsp vanilla

½ cup heavy cream

1 Tbsp confectioner’s sugar

Directions

1. Heat milk, cream, sugar, and cinnamon in a pan until sugar melts.
   
   
2. Using a double boiler, melt chocolate.
3. Strain milk-cream mixture into chocolate, stir vigorously.
4. To make whipped cream, after freezing bowl and beaters for 20 minutes pour cream, tequila, vanilla and sugar and beat until fluffy.