Hot Chocolate

Ingredients (serves 2):

• 125g 54% dark chocolate
• 450ml milk (whole)
• sugar
• vanilla extract
• whipped cream to taste
• (Optional) 2 1.5oz shots of brandy or other favored alcohol
  

Preparation (5 minutes):

1. Finely chop the chocolate into small slivers for easy melting.
   

Cooking (10 minutes):

1. Bring milk to a boil over low heat, stirring as necessary to prevent sticking.
   
2. Add chocolate slivers, stirring to keep mixture smooth.
   
3. When all the chocolate has been melted into the milk, heat to preferred drinking temperature.
4. Pour into two tall glasses or large mugs.
   
5. (Optional) Spike with brandy or other favored alcohol.
   
6. Top with whipped cream if desired. (To make the whipped cream, simply whisk the cream, and add sugar, vanilla extract, or other flavoring to taste.)