Ingredients

• 1 cup mezcal
• 3 cups whole milk
• 3 tbsp grated cinnamon sticks
• 6 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped (or whole chips)
• 3 tsp granulated sugar
• ¾ tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp ground chile (or cayenne pepper)
• Pinch of salt (or to taste)

Glassware

• Coffee Glass Mug

Tools

• Grater
• Jigger

Instructions

In a saucepan, heat milk and cinnamon, whisking occasionally. Add the chocolate, sugar, vanilla, salt, mezcal and ground chile until mixture is smooth and creamy and chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Divide hot chocolate among mugs.