Orange scented Hot Chocolate

I love any and all coffee drinks and hot choclate (o.k., and regular choco milk!). This recipe from RecipeLion is F.A.B.U.L.O.U.S!  I could drink this every night!

Description

Cuddle up to your sweetheart and this delicious warm orange scented hot chocolate. This unique drink combines hot chocolate, orange and coffee in a drink perfect for two.


Serves: 2
Ingredients


2 cups milk


4 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped


3 2x1-inch orange peel strips (orange part only)


1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder or instant coffee powder


1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg


Instructions


1.Combine all ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Stir over low heat until chocolate melts. Increase heat and bring just to a boil, stirring often. Remove from heat and whisk until frothy.
2.Return to heat and bring to boil again. Remove from heat; whisk until frothy. Repeat heating and whisking once again.
3.Discard orange peel.
4.Pour hot chocolate into mugs.


Notes
Can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Before serving, bring just to boil, remove from heat and whisk until frothy.