Here are different types of **hot chocolate recipes** from around the world, each with a unique twist: ### 1. **Classic Hot Chocolate** **Ingredients:** - 2 cups milk - 2 tbsp cocoa powder - 2 tbsp sugar - ½ tsp vanilla extract - Whipped cream (optional) **Instructions:** 1. Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat. 2. Whisk in cocoa powder and sugar until dissolved. 3. Stir in vanilla extract. 4. Pour into a mug and top with whipped cream. --- ### 2. **French Hot Chocolate (Chocolat Chaud)** **Ingredients:** - 2 cups whole milk - ½ cup heavy cream - ½ cup dark chocolate (chopped) - 1 tbsp sugar **Instructions:** 1. Heat milk and cream in a saucepan. 2. Add chopped dark chocolate and sugar, stirring until melted. 3. Simmer for a few minutes for a rich texture. 4. Serve warm and thick. --- ### 3. **Mexican Hot Chocolate** **Ingredients:** - 2 cups milk - ½ cup dark chocolate (chopped) - 1 tbsp cocoa powder - 1 tbsp sugar - ½ tsp cinnamon - ¼ tsp chili powder **Instructions:** 1. Heat milk in a saucepan and add chocolate. 2. Whisk in cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon, and chili powder. 3. Stir until smooth and serve warm. --- ### 4. **Italian Hot Chocolate (Cioccolata Calda)** **Ingredients:** - 2 cups whole milk - ½ cup dark chocolate (chopped) - 1 tbsp cocoa powder - 1 tbsp cornstarch - 1 tbsp sugar **Instructions:** 1. Heat milk in a saucepan. 2. In a small bowl, mix cocoa powder, cornstarch, and sugar. 3. Add this mixture to warm milk and whisk constantly. 4. Stir in chopped chocolate until thick and creamy. --- ### 5. **White Hot Chocolate** **Ingredients:** - 2 cups milk - ½ cup white chocolate (chopped) - ½ tsp vanilla extract **Instructions:** 1. Heat milk in a saucepan. 2. Add white chocolate and stir until melted. 3. Stir in vanilla extract and serve warm. --- ### 6. **Peppermint Hot Chocolate** **Ingredients:** - 2 cups milk - ½ cup dark chocolate (chopped) - ½ tsp peppermint extract - Whipped cream & crushed candy canes **Instructions:** 1. Heat milk and melt chocolate in a saucepan. 2. Stir in peppermint extract. 3. Serve with whipped cream and crushed candy canes on top. --- ### 7. **Vegan Hot Chocolate** **Ingredients:** - 2 cups almond or oat milk - 2 tbsp cocoa powder - 2 tbsp maple syrup - ½ tsp vanilla extract **Instructions:** 1. Heat non-dairy milk in a saucepan. 2. Whisk in cocoa powder and maple syrup. 3. Stir in vanilla extract and serve. Would you like more variations or specific diet-friendly options? #latte art tutorial #espresso machine #how to steam milk #Hot chocolate recipe #easy hot chocolate #french hot chocolate recipes #sat bawl pro #barista #react tutorial #Barista for beginners #barista training for beginners #barista milk steaming #la marzocco #hot cocoa