Name: Hot Chocolate with Espresso, Lemon, and Anise
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Ingredients: 4 cups milk (do not use low-fat or nonfat); 3/4 cup sugar; 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped; 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder; 5 1/2-inch-wide strips lemon peel; 6 tablespoons anise-flavored liqueur (such as sambuca)

Recipe information

Yield
<p> Makes 4 to 6 servings. </p>

Ingredients

4 cups milk (do not use low-fat or nonfat)

3/4 cup sugar

4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped

2 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped

2 tablespoons instant espresso powder

5 1/2-inch-wide strips lemon peel

6 tablespoons anise-flavored liqueur (such as sambuca)

Preparation

Combine all ingredients except liqueur in heavy large saucepan. Whisk over medium-high heat until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth and comes to boil. Remove from heat; mix in liqueur. Divide among cups and serve.

TagsHot Chocolate Beverages Cocktail Alcohol Espresso Coffee Chocolate Lemon Citrus Fruit Quick Easy Simmer Christmas Bon Appétit

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