Amaro Hot Chocolate Recipe

• :
• 1 cup (237ml) heavy whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) simple syrup (see note)
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
• 6 dashes Angostura bitters
• :
• 1/4 cup (58g) unsweetened cocoa powder, such as Valrhona
• 1 tablespoon (13g) granulated sugar
• Pinch kosher salt
• 3 cups (710ml) milk
• 8 ounces (227g) semisweet chocolate chips (or other type of chocolate, such as milk chocolate, depending on your taste)
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
• 5 ounces (148ml) Italian amaro, such as Averna

1. : Using an electric mixer or stand mixer fitted with the whisk, beat heavy whipping cream at high speed until soft peaks form, then add simple syrup, vanilla extract and Angostura bitters. Whip until medium peaks form, about 1 minute longer.
2. : In medium saucepan, stir cocoa with sugar and salt. Stir in milk and chocolate. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and mixture is hot. Gently whisk to completely blend mixture.
3. Add vanilla and amaro and stir to combine. Pour into glasses and top with Angostura whipped cream.

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Taken from www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2015/12/hot-chocolate-amaro-averna-fernet-winter-cocktail.html (may not work)