My First Recipe

My favorite chocolate drinks are the ones I mix up at home, for friends and family. I chop up some medallions, pour over hot water, froth up the drink and serve in my favorite cups.

Classic Maple Cacao

(Yield: 2 servings)

Ingredients

• 16 oz Water (Hot)
• 2 Chuncho cacao medallions
• 1.5 oz Maple syrup
• 1 dropper Vanilla extract

Optional Add-In:

• 1 oz Pataxte (Theobroma bicolor) or Macambo

Preparation Steps

1. Chop: Finely chop the cacao medallions to help them dissolve smoothly.
2. Pour: Place the chopped cacao into a vessel and pour hot water directly over top.
3. Sweeten: Stir in the maple syrup and vanilla extract (along with optional Pataxte/Macambo if using).
4. Froth: Whisk or blend thoroughly until a rich, silky froth forms on top.
5. Serve: Pour immediately into your favorite cups to share with family and friends.