Perfect Hot Chocolate

• 1 ounce dark or semisweet chocolate
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoon superfine sugar
• 1 pinch sea salt

1. Over low heat in a small saucepan, combine chocolate, cocoa powder, and half of the milk. Stir continuously with a whisk until chocolate is completely melted. Add remaining milk and pinch of sea salt. Gently simmer over medium-low heat until warmed through. Stir in superfine sugar to taste.
2. Pour hot chocolate into a mug and top with whipped cream or chocolate covered marshmallows. Garnish with a small peppermint candy cane. Serves 1.