Orange Kissed Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

• 2 cups milk
• 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 3 slices orange rind (orange part only, 2 x 1-inch)
• 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder or instant coffee powder
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1. 1

   Combine all ingredients in medium saucepan.

2. 2

   Stir over low heat until chocolate melts.

3. 3

   Increase heat and bring just to a boil, stirring often.

4. 4

   Remove from heat and whisk until frothy.

5. 5

   Return to heat and bring just to a boil again.

6. 6

   Repeat heating and whisking once again.

7. 7

   Discard orange peel.

8. 8

   Pour hot chocolate into mugs.