Hot Chocolate - South American Style recipe

4 servings

1/4 cup white sugar

1/4 cup Dutch process cocoa powder

2 tablespoons chili powder

1 cup water

1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips

2 cups milk

2 tablespoons cherry brandy (optional)

In a saucepan over low heat, stir together the sugar, cocoa powder and chili powder.

Cook and stir for 5 minutes.

Add water and bell pepper strips, and mix well.

Bring to a simmer, and stir in milk.

When the mixture is heated to your liking, remove the pepper strips with a slotted spoon.

Add cherry brandy if using, and serve.