Easy warm chocolate drink

There is nothing like a warm chocolate drink in the Winter months and I believe that most of you agree with me! And when the drink is made at home it tastes even better and gives us such a cozy feeling! Here we have a basic recipe to follow but there are so many little things we can do to give to the drink a special twist. Try out some orange zest, freshly ground cinnamon or nutmeg or cardamom, Grand Marnier or other liqueur or even various freshly ground peppercorns

Angelos Rentoulas

"Gastronomos" magazine of "KATHIMERINI" newspaper

Ingredients (for 1 cup):
40gr. of dark chocolate (of 55% cocoa solids)
90gr. of fresh milk (full fat or semi skimmed)
30gr. of cream (35% fat)
1 tsp of honey

Method:
With a large and sharp knife cut the chocolate into small pieces.

Transfer into a small saucepan and then add the rest of the ingredients in.

Put on low heat, stirring constantly with a whisk until the chocolate melts and the mixture is as homogeneous as possible. *** Better to strain the mixture because, most likely, some undissolved chocolate bits will be left.