Hot Chocolate

• 3 ounces best-quality chocolate
• 2 teaspoons hot chocolate powder
• 1 -2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
• 1 12 cups milk
• 3 cups ice
• whipped cream, for garnish
• chocolate shavings, for garnish

1. Chop the chocolate into small pieces and melt in a small heavy saucepan or in the top of a double boiler over simmering water.
2. Stir occasionally until melted.
3. Add the hot chocolate mix and sugar, stirring constantly until blended.
4. Remove from heat and slowly add 1/2 cup of the milk, stirring until smooth.
5. Cool to room temperature.
6. In a blender, place the remaining 1 cup of milk, the chocolate mixture, and the ice.
7. Blend on high speed until smooth and the consistency of a frozen daiquiri.
8. Pour into a giant goblet and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
9. NOTE: you can make nice looking shavings by cutting the chocolate with a bread knife.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/hot-chocolate-210939 (may not work)