Easy Gourmet Lavender Cocoa for Two |
Author: Nancy Baggett
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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