Easy Gourmet Lavender Cocoa for Two
Author: Nancy Baggett
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup (4 tablespoons) pure, unsweetened cocoa powder (not a sweetened drink mix)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (or sugar substitute if preferred)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
  • 2 cups whole or 2-percent fat milk or unsweetened regular or low-calorie almond milk
  • About 3 to 4 tablespoons homemade (or purchased) lavender syrup, or gourmet lavender-fruit syrup, to taste
  • Mini-marshmallows for garnishing, optional
Instructions
  1. Put ¼ cup hot tap water in a 4-cup or larger microwave-safe glass measure or similar-sized bowl or pitcher. Stir in the cocoa powder and sugar (and vanilla if desired) until smooth and lump-free.
  2. Stir in the milk; microwave on 100 percent power for 2 minutes. Stir well, and watching carefully to prevent boil-overs, continue microwaving on full power, stopping and stirring at 1 minute intervals until the cocoa is piping hot.
  3. Divide between two mugs and stir in lavender syrup to taste. Float mini-marshmallows on top and serve immediately. Makes 2 1 cup servings.
Recipe by KitchenLane at https://kitchenlane.com/2022/02/easy-gourmet-lavender-cocoa-for-two.html