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Irish Hot Chocolate
from: Holiday-Beverages.com1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup cold water
2 1/4 cups milk
3/4 cup half & half
1/2 cup Irish Cream liqueur
Whipped cream
Shaved chocolate bits
In a large heavy saucepan, combine the cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla,
water and a pinch of salt. Heat mixture over low heat, whisking, until the
cocoa powder is dissolved and mixture is a smooth paste. Gradually
add the milk and half & half, both scalded & simmer, whisking for 2
minutes. Stir in Irish Cream. Pour in mugs & top with whipped cream
and chocolate bits.
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