This hot chocolate is bold, boozy and unapologetically delicious.
The mix
+150 mL full cream milk*
+ 1 heaping Tb drinking chocolate (we like Grounded Pleasures)
+ ¼ tsp arrowroot powder
+ 30 mL Larrikin Raspberry Drop Pink Gin
+ Pinch of salt
+ Garnish: whipped cream, shaved chocolate, crushed raspberry drops
*For an extra decadent treat, substitute 50mL of the milk for 50mL pouring cream
The make
- Add the milk to a saucepan over medium-low heat. Heat gently until steaming.
- Whisk in the drinking chocolate, arrowroot and salt. Stir constantly until the mixture is smooth and glossy*.
- Remove from heat and stir in the gin.
- Serve in a wine glass, top with whipped cream, crushed raspberry drops and shaved chocolate.
*Use a milk frother for a foamier mix