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Southern Hot Chocolate

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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 2m
  • Cook: 5-7m
  • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1/2 cup cocoa (use a good quality cocoa)
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 3/4 cup half and half
  • 1/2 cup bourbon
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Pinch salt
  • Garnish:
  • Marshmallows
  • 4 thin orange rind slices (optional)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Base ... Add the milk, half and half, and sugar to a pot and bring to a light boil. Then reduce the heat to medium low, and cook 3-4 minutes.

  • Step 2: Chocolate ... Add the chocolate, vanilla, salt, and stir to combine. Cook just another couple of minutes to heat through. Remove from the heat and stir in the bourbon.

  • Step 3: Serve ... Pour into individual mugs and garnish with marshmallows and orange strips.


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