Hot chocolate with an orange minty twist!

There are very few instant hot chocolate mixes I enjoy. l usually find them way too sweet and making hot chocolate without a mix really does not take that much longer. I felt like adding a fun twist to my usual hot chocolate and it was surprisingly amazing! It is like an orange chocolate bar in liquid form! Cheers to a yummy new creation and hopefully the last of winter! 

Serves 4 fans 

The Players:

3 cups of milk

1/2 cup of semi-sweet and bitter sweet chocolate*

A splash or two of cream (optional)

4-5 orange rinds

15-20 chocolate mint leaves**

The Game Plan:

Heat milk, cream, and orange rinds on medium high heat.

Bring it to almost a boil. Meanwhile place mint leaves in each mug and set a few aside for garnishing. 

 

Take off heat and add chocolate in.  Stir chocolate until mixed in well.

Remove orange rinds. Taste and adjust to your liking. Divide the hot chocolate between the four cups. 

Garnish with chocolate mint and enjoy :) 

 

* Use a good high quality chocolate, ex: ghiradelli. It will really make a difference in taste. 

** If you do not have chocolate mint or cannot find it, eliminate it. It is not an absolute necessity.