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Hot Chocolate with Espresso, Lemon, and Anise

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    <p> Makes 4 to 6 servings. </p>

Ingredients

4 cups milk (do not use low-fat or nonfat)
3/4 cup sugar
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
5 1/2-inch-wide strips lemon peel
6 tablespoons anise-flavored liqueur (such as sambuca)

Preparation

  1. Combine all ingredients except liqueur in heavy large saucepan. Whisk over medium-high heat until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth and comes to boil. Remove from heat; mix in liqueur. Divide among cups and serve.

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