Cinnamon Chocolate Cocktail Rick Bayless Recipes

CINNAMON HOT CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring the milk to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to medium low and add the cinnamon sticks and Mexican chocolate. Simmer until fragrant and the chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes; remove the cinnamon sticks. Serve in mugs topped with mini marshmallows.

MEXICAN-STYLE SHRIMP COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Bring 1 quart (1L) of salted water to a boil. Add the shrimp and let the water return to a simmer and poach for an additional minute or two. Scoop the shrimp out and place onto a rimmed baking sheet and chill 30 minutes. The shrimp can be made a day in advance and chilled until ready to serve.
• For the sauce, stir together the ketchup, lime juice, the Mexican hot sauce, olive oil and cilantro in a large bowl. This step can be completed a day in advance, stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
• In a small strainer, rinse the onion under cold water, then shake off the excess liquid, and add to the sauce. Peel, dice and add the jicama; dice and add the cucumber. Stir in the chilled shrimp and the avocado right before serving.
• Garnish with lime and serve with tostadas, chips, or saltine crackers.

CINNAMON CHOCOLATE COCKTAIL (RICK BAYLESS)

Steps:

• Wet the rim of a small martini glass and dip the rim in cinnamon sugar. Set aside.
• In a cocktail shaker, add remaining ingredients EXCEPT ice cubes. Shake for ten seconds to completely blend the chocolate sauce.
• Add the ice to the shaker, then shake vigorously for at least 15 seconds, or until tiny ice crystals form.
• Strain into the sugar-crusted glass and serve immediately.

RICK BAYLESS'S MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• In a medium-size saucepan, simmer the milk (or water) with the chocolate for a few minutes over medium-low heat, stirring constantly to dissolve the chocolate.
• Either pour into a pitcher, and beat well with a Mexican molinillo, whisk or electric mixer, or pour into a blender, cover loosely, and whiz until thoroughly mixed. Either way, you should wind up with a nicely frothed drink. Serve immediately.

CINNAMON CREAM COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Combine ingredients in a glass.