Agasajos (Mexican Hot Chocolate)

What a perfect blend of flavors! I used a Thai Bird chili and left it and the cinnamon stick in until the end. This cocoa is like a carnival in your mouth. First, the rich, rose and saffron-hinted chocolate, followed by a spicy cinnamon-chili and it's all tempered by the fresh orange zest. So delicious! I wouldn't change a thing. Made exactly as directed. Thanks for posting another unique beverage recipe, horseplay! Made & enjoyed for the Spain & Portugal Forum's Saffron tag game.

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Very rich, with a wonderfully complex flavour. Served a big batch of this at a Mexican Day of the Dead Potluck and it was all gone! The orange zest and saffron add a nice "grown up" taste to this and keeps it from being too sweet. Very decadent though - half a cup was enough for me. Will make this again!

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Don't know what made me want to try this recipe more; seeing Tink's lovely photo or her exciting review. This is one very rich and warming hot chocolate - wondering how it would be with a splash of rum on those cold winter nights! As it is the flavors are wonderful. I felt like my pepper was large so took it out after the simmering stage but really didn't need to as it wasn't to spicy, just a pleasant blend. Topped with whipcream (after all it's hot chocolate) and very much enjoyed. Also tagged for the Saffron tag game.

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I used a dried chipotle chili (and left it in to the end with the cinnamon stick), and I thought it was a great choice. I would like to try this with other chilies, to see how they all work in this kind of hot chocolate drink. Thanks for sharing your recipe, horseplay. Made for the January tag game in the Spain & Portugal forum.

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I agree with mikekey - 10 stars. That was OUTSTANDING! Made it without chili and loved the subtle rose water flavor mixed with orange. Definite keeper!! Thanks for posting! Made for Comfort Cafe Snowqueen's Round 2010.

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10 STARS!!!! What an explosion of flavors. I was leery of the rosewater, but it was perfect, and complimented the chili, orange and cinnamon. I left my chili and cinnamon in until straining, and it was just the right amount of heat and spice. The only change I might make is cutting the amount of sugar (actually, I used Splenda, but would cut that too :) ) I would recommend tasting and then adding more sugar if needed. Made for Winter 2010 Comfort Cafe Recipe of the Day game.

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This was excellent! Lots of interesting flavours and not too sweet. I had to buy $15.00 worth of roses just to make my own rose water, but it was well worth it. I didn't stray at all from the recipe, and I'm glad I didn't. Don't worry about the chili spicing it up too much. There isn't any real heat if you take it out before the chocolate is added. Thanks for posting, horseplay! Made for Spring PAC '09.

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Congratulations if you've found this recipe. I have NEVER had hot chocolate with such subtle sophisticated flavors. You MUST make this. Deviations: I used 2 oz unsweetened chocolate + 2T extra sugar. I left the chili in, and the spice was too much for my nephew, but perfect for me! Comment: The portion size is almost too much for two. I would say this serves four people. I'll be making this for the rest of my life! Thank you!

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What a treat! I was looking for ways to use rose water and came across with this little gem. Beautiful flavors.

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This was GREAT!!! I made this as a special treat for my mom and she said it was wonderful! I did leave out the chilli but I did add the cinnamon stick. Thank you for sharing this!

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