Mexican Hot Drink (Printable Version)

Chill in the air? Warm up Mexican-style!

# What You’ll Need:

01 - 1 piloncillo cone or 1 cup packed brown sugar.
02 - 4 cups of whole milk.
03 - 1 spoonful of vanilla.
04 - 2 sticks of cinnamon.
05 - 1/2 cup masa harina (corn flour).
06 - 2 chocolate tablets (6.2 oz each).
07 - 3 cups of water.

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - On medium heat, warm up the milk with the cinnamon, but don’t let it boil.
02 - Use a blender to combine masa harina with water until it’s lump-free.
03 - Pour the masa mix through a strainer into the warm milk.
04 - Stir continuously until the mixture thickens and bubbles.
05 - Lower the heat, then stir in the chocolate, sugar, and vanilla until melted.
06 - For a silkier texture, strain the drink before serving.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Make it up to 30 minutes earlier and keep it warm.
02 - Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
03 - Warm it slowly with a little extra milk if reheating.

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