"One of our favorites is a caffeinated boost: espresso. This is a great way to combine your coffee and cocoa rituals, make your morning cup of joe a little more decadent, or even get your daily caffeine if you're not normally the biggest coffee fan. The espresso rounds out the hot chocolate with deeper, more dark-chocolate notes and a hint of roast."
"Remember: a little goes a long way with an intense flavor like espresso, which also means you'll want to pick one of the best instant espresso brands, so this caffeinated update enhances the hot chocolate instead of contributing any less-than-desirable flavors. If you're making the best hot chocolate for two, you'll be using about 2 ounces of chopped dark chocolate and 2 teaspoons of cocoa powder."
Hot chocolate can be customized with flavors such as Nutella, salted caramel, baking spices, liqueur, chili peppers, peppermint, or espresso. Instant espresso powder added sparingly enhances dark-chocolate depth and adds caffeine; about ½ to 1 teaspoon per two-portion recipe is recommended. For two servings, use roughly 2 ounces chopped dark chocolate, 2 teaspoons cocoa powder, a pinch of salt, and 4 teaspoons brown sugar. Combine those ingredients in a saucepan, add 1½ cups milk or a dairy alternative, and stir over low to medium heat for about five minutes until melted and cohesive. A small amount of espresso provides roasted notes without overpowering.
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