Ingredients

• 1 Ounce Chocolate, Chopped (plus additional for topping if desired)
• 2 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder (preferably dark)
• 2 Tablespoons Sugar
• 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream (plus additional for topping if desired)
• 1 and 1/2 Cups Whole Milk
• 3/4 Teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1/8 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• 1 -3 Tablespoons Tequila
• 2 Cups Ice Cubes

Instructions

1. Mix first 7 ingredients over low heat in a saucepan until the sugar, chocolate and cocoa have dissolved. Taste and adjust for more cinnamon/cayenne if desired. Remove from heat and cool. Chill until very cold.
2. Add 2 cups ice cubes, chilled hot chocolate and tequila to blender. Blend until desired slushy consistency. Pour into glasses and served topped with whipped cream, cinnamon and chocolate shavings.