Ingredients

400 mls milk
120 grams chopped dark chocolate
2 tbsp freshly made espresso*
2 tbsp raw sugar
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 + ½ teaspoon cornflour
¼ th teaspoon cinnamon powder
1/8th teaspoon nutmeg powder
Zest of one orange cut into strips.
Topping // Serving Suggestions:
Peppermint Marshmallows
Shaved dark chocolate
Any Chocolate based candy.

Instructions

In a large, heavy bottomed saucepan add the milk, dark chocolate and espresso.
On medium heat, combine the ingredients until the chocolate is partially melted.
Add the rest of the hot chocolate ingredients and bring to a boil.
Once it begins to boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 3-4 minutes until the hot chocolate has thickened.
Take it off the heat.
Immediately pour in mugs and add the desired toppings and serve.

Notes

*You can even use instant coffee if making fresh espresso is not possible. Just brew the instant coffee as per package instructions and measure out 2 tablespoons.