Serves 6



INGREDIENTS

6 cups milk

200g dark chocolate, chopped

2 cinnamon sticks

2 whole star anise

1/2 tspn ground nutmeg

1/2 tspn vanilla bean paste

Brown sugar, to taste



METHOD

1. Combine milk, chocolate, cinnamon sticks, star anise, nutmeg and vanilla bean paste in a saucepan over a low heat and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until chocolate melts. Remove from heat and discard cinnamon sticks and star anise.



2. Use a hand blender to whisk until mixture froths. Pour into glasses to serve and add sugar to taste.



3. For an extra decadent treat, add a shot of your favourite liqueur to each glass!