Thirsty Thursday

Ingredients

Serves 6 to 8

• 1 quart milk
• 2 three-inch cinnamon sticks
• 10 ounces Ibarra, or other Mexican chocolate, finely chopped
• Whipped cream, for serving
• Pinch of ground cinnamon, for serving

Directions

Place milk and cinnamon sticks in a heavy medium saucepan. Bring just to a boil, reduce heat, and add chocolate. Let the mixture stand until chocolate melts, about 3 minutes. Whisk until combined. Serve Mexican hot chocolate immediately, topped with a dollop of whipped cream and a pinch of ground cinnamon.

From Martha Stewart Living, December/January 1999/2000