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Winter mornings are for a steaming cup of decadent hot chocolate. With New Mexican ingredients, such as chocolate granules from my favorite Santa Fe chocolate shop, Kakawa Chocolate House, and ground New Mexican red chile from Chimayo, a New Mexican Hot Chocolate Elixir is a heavenly concoction. Consider this to be Mexican hot chocolate with a New Mexican twist.
RECIPE FOR NEW MEXICAN CHOCOLATE ELIXIR
DIRECTIONS
Combine 5-6 tablespoons of Kakawa’s American elixir with 8 ounces whole milk and ground red chile (I use ¼-½ teaspoon mild red New Mexico chile from Chimayo, but the amount you add depends on the heat of the chile you prefer). Add ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon and a dash of cayenne for an extra kick in the pants. Blend with a frother and enjoy this cup of decadence!
New Mexican Chocolate Elixir from Kakawa Chocolate House in Santa Fe
Hand painted Talavera dishware and handwoven cotton napkin purchased at Leslie Flynt in Santa Fe
Biscochitos (New Mexico’s State Cookies) are a lovely accompaniment to this drink (and a wonderful tea cookie as well). Click here for the recipe.
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January 11, 2022
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The Loaded Trunk is a travel and lifestyle magazine founded by Jonna Robison, an interior designer with a deep curiosity and passion for traveling the world, connecting with artisans in different cultures and sourcing unique and beautiful objets d’art. Published seasonally, the magazine features a curated collection of travel, lifestyle, nature, art and design inspiration for a life well lived.
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