Friday, February 27, 2015

Hot Chocolate With The Perfect Zing To Beat A Cold Winter's Day (VIDEO)

http://i.huffpost.com/gen/2661326/thumbs/o-GINGER-HOT-CHOCOLATE-570.jpg?7 On a cold, blustery day, nothing helps soothe your soul quite like a mug of silky hot chocolate. Spice up this winter staple by adding a touch of ginger to the recipe, and you'll be feeling warmer in no time.





Ginger Hot Chocolate



ginger hot chocolate



Serves 2





Ingredients






  • 2 c. milk



  • 2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder



  • 3 Tbsp. sugar



  • 1/2 tsp. ground ginger



  • Candied ginger, julienned



  • Whipped cream (optional)












Directions



Whisk together milk, cocoa powder and sugar in a small pot on the stove.



Gently warm the mixture (do not boil). Then, whisk in the ground ginger.



Pour the hot chocolate into a mug; top with whipped cream and a few strips of crystallized ginger.



Bonus: Layering the dry ingredients into a small glass jar makes Ginger Hot Chocolate the perfect just-because gift.







Perfect pairing: Balance out the rich taste of chocolate with this recipe for salty-and-sweet Candied Praline Pecans.



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