Dark Varietal Chocolate Drink Recipe

This is not your child’s cocoa. This hot chocolate is made with finished chocolate, and not cocoa powder. Michael suggests grating the chocolate on the largest holes of a box grater, or whipping the mixture together with an immersion blender, for the best result. You can use this recipe to make chocolate drinks from 70% chocolate, even 80% chocolate, if you like the bold taste. You can infuse milk with mint leaves or cinnamon, for added flavor, or a drizzle of caramel. Top with a bit of whipped cream, or a homemade marshmallow, for a decadent flourish. — Allison Beck