Como agua para Chocolate (Alcohol-infused Mexican Hot Chocolate)

Como Agua para Chocolate (Alcohol-Infused Mexican Hot Chocolate)

You’re going to love this Mexican Hot chocolate, infused with flavors of Kahlua, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cayenne.   This hot chocolate is comforting as it should be, but also spicy and seductive.

Como agua para Chocolate (Like Water for Chocolate) is a novel by Laura Esquivel, about a young woman, Tita, who is passionately in love with Pedro.  Unfortunately, Tita’s mother forbids the relationship.  When Pedro marries Tita’s sister, Tita pours her heartbreak into her cooking, infusing all who eat the food with her intense feelings.

This story is about a struggle between powerful women.  Just like our recipe, chocolate and water don’t mix unless things get hot.

In this extended metaphor, water represents a night of sex ending in death.  Chocolate represents unrequited love or being horny for 20 years!

To Hell with longing and sacrifice!  Enjoy a cup of ‘Como Agua para Chocolate’ with someone you love…

This is the perfect hot and creamy cocktail for Dia De Los Muertos (Day Of The Dead Nov. 1 & 2,) and for Christmas.

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Como Agua para Chocolate (Alcohol-Infused Mexican Hot Chocolate)

Mexican Hot chocolate, infused with flavors of Kahlua, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cayenne

Prep Time15 mins

Total Time15 mins

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Latin

Keyword: Alcohol-infused hot chocolate, Boozy Hot chocolate, Dia de los Muertos, hot chocolate with cayenne, Hot chocolate with Kahlua, Kahlua, Mexican Hot chocolate, spicy hot chocolate, Spiked hot chocolate

Yield: 6

Materials

• 2 Squares Abuelita or Ibarra unsweetened chocolate or Bakers premium baking bar (unsweetened)
• 2 Tbsp Brown sugar
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp Ground cinnamon
• ⅛ tsp Cayenne pepper
• dash Nutmeg
• 1 Cup Boiling water
• 2 ½ Cups Whole milk
• ½ Cup Kahlua

Optional Garnishes

• Mini marshmallows
• Chocolate syrup
• Carmel syrup

Instructions

• Add chocolate squares to a pan
• Add brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, cayenne, and nutmeg to the pan
• Turn the stove on low heat
• Add boiling water, and continue stirring for 3-4 minutes
• Add milk and Kahlua
• Stir until warm and well-mixed
• Pour into mugs
• Add mini-marshmallows, caramel, and chocolate syrups for garnish

Try some of our other delicious Mexican-inspired cocktails.

Easy Bitch Margaritas are a party favorite  http://cusskitchen.com/easy-btch-margaritas

The Dirty Horchata is a delicious rice-based cocktail http://cusskitchen.com/dirty-whorechata

Dia De Los Muertos is a rich and interesting Holiday- and a great time to enjoy, Como Agua para Chocolate

Learn more about Dia De Los Muetos:  https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/day-of-the-dead 

Book: Como Agua para Chocolate

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