Chocolate de Agua (Mexican Hot Chocolate)

Dark, bittersweet hot chocolate--made with water, not milk--is enjoyed in Mexico City as an alternative to coffee. It's prepared with a special Mexican chocolate that usually contains cinnamon, ground almonds and vanilla. Look for high-quality brands, such as Taza, Hernán, Rancho Gordo or Seasons of My Heart, which are sold in hockey puck-size disks. To create the classic foam, you can use a blender, a whisk or a wooden instrument called a molinillo and a tall, heatproof pitcher, such as a chocolatera. Both are available online.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 ½ cups water

  • 4 ounces high-quality Mexican chocolate, chopped

Directions

  1. Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add chocolate, reduce heat to medium and stir until the chocolate is melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour into a heatproof pitcher. Using a molinillo (or large whisk) between your palms, quickly roll back and forth until foamy.

  2. Pour into mugs. Serve hot, frothing with the molinillo (or whisk) again to add more foam, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

121 Calories
4g Fat
22g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size about 1 cup each
Calories 121
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 20g
Added Sugars 20g 40%
Protein 1g 2%
Total Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Folate 1mcg 0%
Sodium 7mg 0%
Calcium 16mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Magnesium 29mg 7%
Potassium 115mg 2%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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