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Ingredients
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Chocolate Milk
Method
Chocolate Milk
- 1
Make chocolate paste
In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the unsweetened cocoa powder and granulated sugar. Add the hot water (about 1 tablespoon) and stir until you have a smooth, slightly thick chocolate paste with no lumps.
- 2
Combine with milk
Pour 1 cup of cold whole milk into a tall glass or mixing container. Add the smooth chocolate paste to the milk.
- 3
Flavor and season
Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and a small pinch (about 1/8 teaspoon) of salt to the milk and chocolate mixture. The salt brightens the chocolate flavor.
- 4
- 5
Serve
If serving cold, add ice (about 4 ice cubes) to a glass and pour the chocolate milk over the ice. Serve immediately. If you prefer it slightly warmed, gently heat the combined milk and chocolate paste in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until warm (do not boil), then serve.
