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Robot Cocoa
So, I really like hot cocoa. I'm trying to perfect my method/recipe. My parameters:
o Not from a mix. Cocoa as the base ingredient.
o Really, really, chocolately. No watery brown stuff here.
o Creamy. Has to taste 'thick', like hot cocoa should.
o Easy to make, and remember the recipe.
I've tried Alton Brown's cocoa mix thing, which is ok, but not quite what I want. I've also tried experimenting from various ideas/recipes. Here's what I've got so far.
Put in a mug:
2 tbs sugar
2 tbs cocoa powder
pinch salt
pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
4 tbs (or 1/4 cup) heavy whipping cream
Stir thoroughly until mixture is thick, but still liquid. Too much mixing will make cocoa glue. I'm using a muddler (as in the bar tool) atm. A spoon might work if you're careful to get all the corners.
Fill the cup with boiling water and stir until smooth.
Add 1 oz dark rum if desired.
Drink. Marshmallows are for the weak.
This is pretty damn good. Hits the 'chocolatey' and 'creamy' requirements, and is pretty darn easy....A single measuring spoon for everything, not counting the pinches of salt and cayenne.
I'm mostly working on making it easier to mix, or at least describing the mixing method better, because the cream mixture gets very thick, and almost 'gluey' if I mix it too much.
Any opinions/suggestions?
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