Mexican chocolate

Spiced cacao drink

Mexican chocolate is chocolate prepared in the traditional Mexican style, typically containing cinnamon, sugar, and sometimes almonds or vanilla.

It has a grainier texture than European chocolate and is most commonly used to make hot chocolate by dissolving disks in warm milk or water: She whisked the Mexican chocolate until it was frothy.

The drink often accompanies churros or pan dulce.

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