Mexican Cocoa

Ingredients

• 1 quart milk
• 7 ounces Mexican chocolate
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt
• chili powder (optional)

Directions

1. Cut the chocolate into small pieces.
2. In a saucepan, bring the milk to a boil and then add the chocolate.
3. After the chocolate is incorporated, add the cinnamon, vanilla, chili powder and salt.
4. Simmer for 10 minutes and then whisk briskly to a foam right before serving.
5. Divide evenly into 4 cups and serve.