Spicy Mocha

• 4 1/2 cups whole milk
• 4 small dried red chilies
• 3 cinnamon sticks, broken in half
• 3 cups espresso
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 1/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup whipping cream

1. Combine the milk, chilies and cinnamon sticks in a heavy large saucepan.
2. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Remove from heat, cover and steep for 15 minutes.
3. Whisk in the espresso, sugar and 1 cup of the cocoa powder.
4. Bring the hot chocolate to a simmer, whisking often.
5. Discard the chilies and cinnamon sticks.
6. Meanwhile, whisk the powdered sugar and remaining 1/4 cup cocoa powder in a large bowl to blend.
7. Add the cream and whisk until the mixture is thick.
8. Ladle the hot chocolate into 8 mugs. Spoon the whipped cream on top and serve immediately.

milk, red chilies, cinnamon, espresso, sugar, cocoa, powdered sugar, whipping cream

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spicy-mocha-274328 (may not work)