Mexican Spiced Hot Chocolate

This Mexican Spiced Hot Chocolate is more than just a drink—it’s a warm, nostalgic hug in a mug. Whether you’re making it for yourself or sharing it with family, it’s sure to become a seasonal favorite. Try it today and bring a taste of Mexico to your kitchen!
A rustic ceramic mug filled with frothy Mexican hot chocolate sits on a patterned, woven coaster. A cinnamon stick rests on the mug's rim. A light gray napkin is placed beside it on a marble surface, while a smooth, neutral backdrop frames the cozy scene.

About this recipe

When the weather turns chilly, there’s nothing more comforting than a cup of rich, creamy Mexican hot chocolate infused with warm spices. This traditional Mexican Spiced Hot Chocolate is made with semisweet chocolate, cinnamon, and other spices, creating a nostalgic and deeply satisfying drink perfect for cozy nights or holiday gatherings.

What Makes Mexican Hot Chocolate Special?

Unlike regular hot cocoa, this Spiced Mexican hot chocolate is all about texture, spice, and depth of flavor. The semisweet chocolate melts beautifully, giving the drink a rich, chocolatey taste. Cinnamon, allspice, chile ancho, and nutmeg enhance the warming effect, making it the ultimate comfort drink.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Rich and creamy with deep chocolate flavor.
  • Perfectly spiced with warm cinnamon and chile ancho.
  • Authentic flavor with a modern take.
  • Cozy and comforting for cold days or holiday gatherings

How to Make Traditional Mexican Hot Chocolate

1. Heat the ingredients. Combine the plant-based milk, water, cocoa powder, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, chile ancho, vanilla, and salt in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is hot but not boiling.

2. Melt the Chocolate. Add the chopped semisweet chocolate and whisk continuously until it melts completely and blends with the rest of the ingredients, creating a smooth and velvety texture.

3. Serve and Enjoy. Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and serve immediately.

A rustic ceramic mug filled with frothy Mexican hot chocolate sits on a patterned, woven coaster. A cinnamon stick rests on the mug's rim. A light gray napkin is placed beside it on a marble surface, while a smooth, neutral backdrop frames the cozy scene.

Mexican Spiced Hot Chocolate

Alejandra Graf
This Mexican Spiced Hot Chocolate is more than just a drink—it’s a warm, nostalgic hug in a mug. Whether you’re making it for yourself or sharing it with family, it’s sure to become a seasonal favorite. Try it today and bring a taste of Mexico to your kitchen!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
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Total Time 15 minutes
Course beverage
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 232 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Saucer or pot
  • 1 whisk or wooden spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups plant-based milk not cashew milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 3 ounces semisweet chocolate baking chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground chile ancho
  • 1 teaspoon Mexican vanilla
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the plant-based milk, water, cocoa powder, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, chile ancho, vanilla, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is hot but not boiling.
  • Add the chopped semisweet chocolate and whisk continuously until it melts completely and blends with the rest of the ingredients, creating a smooth and velvety texture.
  • Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and serve immediately.

Notes

Optional Toppings

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 93mgPotassium: 272mgFiber: 5gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 418IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 282mgIron: 3mg
Keyword hot chocolate

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