Basil Mint Hot Chocolate Recipe

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For a refreshing change, try this Basil Mint Hot Chocolate that pairs savory basil and fresh mint with traditional hot chocolate. It’s light and invigorating in a most delicious way!

Hot chocolate is a staple in my diet, in fact it is my “breakfast of champions” all year long.  Although I am a traditionalist, I sometimes branch out to try variations.

This Basil Mint Hot Chocolate is a recipe that I came across recently and it is unexpected and delicious!

What do you think?

 I know it is an unconventional pairing to have the savory basil along with the more traditional mint but I think it is interesting and refreshing. I hope you will give it a try!
 

How to Make Basil Mint Hot Chocolate

This recipe is originally from Liana Krissof.

1. In a medium sauce pan combine the milk, cream, mint, and basil and salt.
2. Place over low heat.
3. Place the chocolate in a bowl that will fit over the pan, like a double boiler, and is also large enough to hold the milk mixture, too.
4. Stir chocolate frequently and remove the milk from heat as soon as it is simmering.
5. Let the milk steep with the bowl of chocolate sitting on top, for two or three minutes.
6. While the milk is steeping stir the chocolate until melted.
7. After two or three minutes, pour the milk through a sieve to remove the mint and basil, then pour over the melted chocolate and whisk until combined.
8. Pour into mugs, add whipped cream if you wish and garnish with a sprig of mint.

Storage

This hot chocolate is best consumed immediately.

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Basil Mint Hot Chocolate

For a refreshing change, try this Basil Mint Hot Chocolate that pairs savory basil and fresh mint with traditional hot chocolate.

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Ingredients

• 1½ cups milk
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ½ cup fresh mint
• ½ cup fresh basil
• pinch salt
• 2 ounces 60% or more chocolate chopped

Instructions

• In a medium sauce pan combine the milk, cream, mint, and basil and salt.
• Place over low heat.
• Place the chocolate in a bowl that will fit over the pan, like a double boiler, and is also large enough to hold the milk mixture, too.
• Stir chocolate frequently and remove the milk from heat as soon as it is simmering.
• Let the milk steep with the bowl of chocolate sitting on top, for two or three minutes.
• While the milk is steeping stir the chocolate until melted.
• After two or three minutes, pour the milk through a sieve to remove the mint and basil, then pour over the melted chocolate and whisk until combined.
• Pour into mugs, add whipped cream if you wish and garnish with a sprig of mint.

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: basil and mint hot chocolate, fresh basil, fresh mint, neilsen Massey Peppermint hot chocolate

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