Milk Recipe

Cold or Room-Temperature Milk

Measure 1 cup of milk and pour into a chilled glass. If using sweetener, stir 1 teaspoon into the milk until dissolved. Add a pinch of salt if desired to enhance flavor. Serve immediately.

Warm Milk (Stovetop)

Pour 1 cup milk into a small saucepan. Warm over low to medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until it steams and small bubbles form around the edge (do not boil) — about 3–5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in optional 1 teaspoon sweetener and a pinch of salt to taste. Pour into a mug and serve warm.

Warm Milk (Microwave)

Place 1 cup milk in a microwave-safe mug. Heat on high in 30-second intervals, stirring between intervals, until steaming and hot but not boiling (usually 60–90 seconds depending on microwave). Stir in optional sweetener and salt, then serve.

Bloom the cocoa: In a small bowl or directly in the serving cup, combine 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder and 1 tablespoon hot water. Stir until you have a smooth, thick chocolate paste with no lumps.

Sweeten the paste: Add 1.5 teaspoons granulated sugar (adjust to taste) and a pinch of salt to the cocoa paste. Stir until the sugar is mostly dissolved and the paste is smooth.

Combine with milk: Pour 1 cup cold or warm milk into the cup with the chocolate paste. Stir vigorously (or use a small whisk or milk frother) until the paste is fully incorporated and the drink is uniform in color. If desired, add 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract and stir.

Adjust and serve: Taste and adjust sweetness as needed. Serve cold over ice for iced chocolate milk, or warm the combined drink gently on the stovetop or in the microwave (see warming method in Regular Milk) for hot chocolate-style milk. Enjoy.