Hot Chocolate

Warm up to a mug of hot chocolate.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 3  ounces  best-quality chocolate
• 2  teaspoons  hot chocolate powder
• 1 -2  teaspoon sugar (optional)
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 3  cups  ice
•  whipped cream, for garnish
•  chocolate shavings, for garnish

Directions

1. Chop the chocolate into small pieces and melt in a small heavy saucepan or in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir occasionally until melted.
2. Add the hot chocolate mix and sugar, stirring constantly until blended.
3. Remove from heat and slowly add 1/2 cup of the milk, stirring until smooth.
4. Cool to room temperature.
5. In a blender, place the remaining 1 cup of milk, the chocolate mixture, and the ice.
6. Blend on high speed until smooth and the consistency of a frozen daiquiri.
7. Pour into a giant goblet and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
8. NOTE: you can make nice looking shavings by cutting the chocolate with a bread knife.